The web Browser you are currently using is unsupported, and some features of this site may not work as intended. Please update to a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Edge to experience all features Michigan.gov has to offer.
Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2024-4 to establish the Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. The Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force is housed within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
The Task Force is charged with:
- Identifying the root causes of gun violence.
- Compiling and reporting relevant data.
- Maximizing existing resources.
- Soliciting perspectives from diverse community partners and advocates.
- Recommending policy to save lives.
The group is comprised of members reflecting a wide range of community partners and advocates including state department directors, medical experts, law enforcement professionals, tribal representatives and more.
Mission and Priorities
As a multidisciplinary body housed within MDHHS, the Task Force brings together experts across sectors—healthcare, law enforcement, education, community organizations, and more—to address the complex and preventable issue of gun violence.
Guided by equity and informed by evidence, the Task Force has identified key priorities for its work:
- Expanding access to secure firearm storage and suicide prevention education
- Strengthening statewide data infrastructure and reporting
- Supporting community-driven approaches to violence prevention
- Enhancing school safety policies and practices
- Improving implementation of Michigan’s new firearm safety laws
As the Task Force continues its work, it remains committed to centering those most impacted and collaborating across sectors to build a safer future for all Michigan residents.
Secure Storage Starts Here
Safe firearm storage saves lives, and it’s now the law in Michigan. That’s why MDHHS is working with state and local partners to provide free gun locks across the state.
- 1,425 gun locks distributed to Michigan Representatives and Senators
- 100 gun locks issued to the Governor’s Office for Constituent on the Road events
- Free gun locks available at MDHHS county offices and Michigan State Police posts
Secure storage means keeping guns unloaded, locked, and out of reach. It reduces the risk of suicide, accidental shootings, and theft — especially when children are present.
Download “The Talk” flyer to help start the conversation and learn more.