ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – This July, ten billboards are on display across Central Florida as part of the Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office’s gun safety campaign to reduce gun violence in our community. The campaign emphasizes the importance of responsible firearm storage and features Orange County Sheriff John Mina and Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez.

On average, at least one gun is stolen from a car every nine minutes in the United States, according to research analysis conducted by Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund. Many times, those stolen guns are used in other crimes.

“Improperly stored firearms not only endanger our families but can also significantly contribute to crime in our community,” said State Attorney Bain. “Firearms stolen from vehicles are frequently used by criminals, increasing the problem of gun violence. Taking simple steps to secure firearms in vehicles will reduce gun thefts and ultimately help save lives. We can create safer environments for our families and neighbors by working together and educating others.”

The billboards were made possibly by the Figgers Foundation and will be on display through July 31 at the following locations:

• Red Bug Lake Road, west of State Road 417
• State Road 436, east of Piedmont Wekiva Road
• State Road 528, west of Daetwyler Drive
• State Road 436, north of State Road 50
• U.S. Hwy 17/92, north of State Road 434
• U.S. Hwy 441 South, south of Taft Vineland Road
• Old Winter Garden Road, east of Kirkman Road
• Interstate 4, west of John Young Parkway (facing west)
• Interstate 4, west of John Young Parkway (facing northeast)
• U.S. Hwy 17/92, north of County Road 427