In any crisis, time is precious. Those in crisis need time to think things over, to seek help, and to get better. But bullets move faster than people can heal. When a loved one is saying or doing things that suggest they intend to harm themselves or others, having access to a gun can create a threat.

Here in Illinois, there is a tool that can help: a Firearm Restraining Order (FRO). These civil orders prevent someone in crisis from the temporary purchase or possession of firearms. By doing so, FROs can pause a potentially deadly situation and give someone the time they need to heal.​

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​Free Firearm Restraining Order Training

The Kane County Health Department, in partnership with ​Family Service Association of Greater Elgin have partnered to offer free Firearm Restraining Order Training to Kane County residents. If you belong to an organization that can host a training, or are a community member who is interested in the training, please contact Cass Kamp at ckamp@fsaelgin.org​.

Those who attend the training and show a valid FOID card will recieve a free biometric firearm lock box with a fingerprint unlocking feature.