The Facts

Supervisor Stephen Sherrill and Mayor Daniel Lurie launched Pierce's Pledge Safe Gun Storage Program on September 9, 2025, a first-in-the-nation initiative allowing residents to temporarily store firearms at any of the city's 10 police stations for free for up to one year. The program is designed to provide a safe option for families experiencing volatile situations, such as custody disputes or mental health crises.

The Context

The initiative honors 9-year-old Pierce Hu, who was fatally shot by his father in the Marina district on January 13, 2021, during a volatile custody battle. Interim Chief Paul Yep called the program "meaningful" and emphasized that "securely stored firearms can prevent tragic incidents."

Women in abusive relationships are about 5 times more likely to be killed by their abuser when a gun is present in the home, according to a study of 563 women who experienced domestic violence, published in the American Journal of Public Health.

The GrowSF Take

We hope that this safe gun storage program can prevent future tragedies.