HOUSTON (KIAH) — In an effort from Houston Mayor Whitmire's office and BeSMARTforKids, and other community leaders, the city is working to educate the public on safety measures that can be taken for safety around guns.

This morning, BeSMARTKids representatives held a class to walk the public through these precautions.

Statistics from BeSMARTforKids show 76% of shooters under the age of 18 obtained the guns they used from their home or the home of relatives or friends. On average, at least one gun is stolen from a car every nine minutes in the United States.

For parents looking to find ways to properly secure guns, these are a few suggestions: • Gun cases • Trigger Locks • Cable Locks

In a national survey by the CDC, a survey of high school students found that one in five students

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