IDPH/VIPS Gun Lock Request Form

Thank you for your interest in distributing gun locks in your community. By addressing firearm safety, we will work Together for a Safer Illinois.


The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Violence and Injury Prevention Section (VIPS) is pleased to share the availability of gun locks to community organizations through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). IDPH/VIPS appreciates the support from the VA to supply cable gun locks as a strategy to promote firearms safety.


Please complete the following information, to inform IDPH/VIPS of how many gun locks are needed, where to send them, and how they will be distributed.

I. Contact Information

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II. Requesting Locks

Gun locks are packaged 100 per box. The boxes are 27 lbs. each and 11” cubed. Please place your order two weeks prior to your event to allow time for delivery; large orders may take longer. The locks will be shipped directly from the VA.


How many boxes are you requesting?

III. Shipping Information

Ship boxes to the contact listed above.

Please note- the gun locks cannot ship to P.O. Boxes. Please provide a physical mailing address.

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IV. Distribution Plan

Please provide a brief outline of your plans for distribution (e.g., distribute at a special event, through specific programs in your office, as part of counseling sessions).

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V. Distribution Plan for Second Event

Please provide a brief outline of your plans for distribution (e.g., distribute at a special event, through specific programs in your office, as part of counseling sessions).

VI. Comments

Please share additional information about special orders or general comments.


Thank you for increasing firearms safety and helping IDPH work Together for a Safer Illinois. If you have additional questions, please send an email to DPH.Safety@illinois.gov.