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Firearms Surrender Model Protocol
July 24, 2024
The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Firearms (NRCDVF), a project of BWJP, is pleased to announce the release of a new resource, Implementing an Effective Firearm Relinquishment Protocol. Please fee free to download this resource here:
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