By Shannon Lukens.
UPDATE: Moffat County Public Health says they also have gun safes available, with a limit of one per household. Call to make an appointment for a gun safety item at 970-701-7915, as walk-ins are not accepted for this program.
Gun safes and lock boxes are available to Routt and Moffat County residents. It’s from a Gun Violence Prevention grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The grant is to fund the purchase of gun safes to be distributed in the community. Elk River Guns has partnered with Routt County Public Health with the project, which will provide lock box safes, biometric safes, and rifle cases to residents in Moffat and Routt counties. They’re available while supplies last and they have to all be distributed by the end of June. (Flyer is below.)
Event Dates & Locations:
- Friday, June 13, noon to 3 p.m. – Gun Safe Distribution Event in the Routt County Community Room, 613 Oak Street, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
- Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Steamboat Springs Farmer’s Market (vouchers only)
- Sunday, June 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Oak Creek Farmer’s Market
- Thursday, June 26, 5-8 p.m. – Hayden Farmer’s Market
Press Release from Routt County; June 10, 2025
Routt County to Host Gun Safe Distribution Events
Routt County, CO, June 10, 2025 – In a collaborative effort to promote responsible gun ownership and reduce unintentional firearm injuries—especially among children—Routt County Public Health (RCPH) will host a series of free gun safe distribution events throughout June. The events aim to provide local households with firearm storage options while also connecting community members with valuable safety resources.
RCPH was recently awarded a mini-grant from Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Office of Gun Violence Prevention. This grant was designed to fund the purchase of gun safes to be distributed to the community. Elk River Guns has generously partnered with Routt County Public Health to assist in the purchasing and selection of quality gun safes.
“We want to empower our community to take simple steps that can save lives,” said Roberta Smith, Routt County Public Health Director. “Whether you’re a first-time gun owner, a veteran, or a parent with young kids, secure firearm storage is one of the most effective ways to protect your household.”
Event Dates & Locations:
- Friday, June 13, noon to 3 p.m. – Gun Safe Distribution Event in the Routt County Community Room, 613 Oak Street, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
- Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Steamboat Springs Farmer’s Market (vouchers only)
- Sunday, June 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Oak Creek Farmer’s Market
- Thursday, June 26, 5-8 p.m. – Hayden Farmer’s Market
Available Gun safes include: lock box safes, biometric safes, and rifle cases. Distribution is limited to one safe per household and is open to Routt and Moffat County residents. Smaller safes will be on hand at Farmers Market events with limited quantities, with vouchers offered for larger safes. Safes are on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. All safes must be distributed by the end of June.
“Safety is a shared responsibility,” said Sheriff Scherar. “Being able to give away gun safes for free, makes it easier for families to make safe choices when it comes to firearm storage.”
Survey data will be collected at each event to inform potential future funding.
Contact: publichealthinfo@co.routt.co.us
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El condado de Routt organizará eventos de distribución de cajas fuertes para armas
Condado de Routt, Colorado, 10 de Junio de 2025. En un esfuerzo colaborativo para promover la tenencia responsable de armas y reducir las lesiones accidentales por armas de fuego, especialmente entre los niños, el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Routt (RCPH) organizará una serie de eventos gratuitos de distribución de cajas fuertes para armas durante todo el mes de junio. El objetivo de estos eventos es proporcionar a los hogares locales opciones para el almacenamiento de armas de fuego, al tiempo que se conecta a los miembros de la comunidad con valiosos recursos de seguridad.
El RCPH ha recibido recientemente una pequeña subvención de la Oficina de Prevención de la Violencia con Armas de Fuego del Departamento de Salud Pública y Medio Ambiente de Colorado. Esta subvención se ha destinado a financiar la compra de cajas fuertes para armas que se distribuirán a la comunidad. Elk River Guns se ha asociado generosamente con el Departamento de Salud Pública del condado de Routt para ayudar en la compra y selección de cajas fuertes para armas de calidad.
“Queremos empoderar a nuestra comunidad para que tome medidas sencillas que puedan salvar vidas,” afirmó Roberta Smith, directora de Salud Pública del condado de Routt. “Tanto si es usted propietario de un arma por primera vez, como si es un veterano o un padre con hijos pequeños, el almacenamiento seguro de las armas de fuego es una de las formas más eficaces de proteger su hogar.”
Fechas y lugares del evento:
- Viernes, 13 de Junio, de 12:00 a 15:00: evento de distribución de cajas fuertes para armas en la sala comunitaria del condado de Routt, 613 Oak Street, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
- Sábado, 14 de Junio, de 9:00 a 14:00: mercado de agricultores de Steamboat Springs (solo con vales)
- Domingo, 15 de Junio, de 10:00 a 14:00: mercado agrícola de Oak Creek
- Jueves, 26 de Junio, de 17:00 a 20:00: mercado agrícola de Hayden
Las cajas fuertes para armas disponibles incluyen: cajas fuertes con cerradura, cajas fuertes biométricas y fundas para rifles. La distribución se limita a una caja fuerte por hogar y está abierta a los residentes de los condados de Routt y Moffat. En los eventos del mercado agrícola habrá cajas fuertes más pequeñas en cantidades limitadas, y se ofrecerán vales para cajas fuertes más grandes. Las cajas fuertes se distribuirán por orden de llegada, hasta agotar existencias. Todas las cajas fuertes deben distribuirse antes de finales de junio.
“La seguridad es una responsabilidad compartida,” afirmó el sheriff Scherar. “Poder regalar cajas fuertes para armas de fuego facilita que las familias tomen decisiones seguras en lo que respecta al almacenamiento de armas de fuego.”
En cada evento se recopilarán datos de encuestas para informar sobre posibles financiaciones futuras.
Contacto: publichealthinfo@co.routt.co.us
