Maries County Sheriff Chris Heitman says his office is handing out free gun locks

Maries County Sheriff Chris Heitman says his office is handing out free gun locks to anyone who requests one. The locks are intended to prevent a gun from accidentally discharging, especially by children. Sheriff Heitman says his office has an ample supply of gun locks and will provide them free of charge to anyone who feels a need for them. People can request up to three gun locks from the sheriff’s office.