In the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting and the impeding debate over gun safety in state and federal government, one local group is offering a free chance to practice gun safety at home.

Police Community Relations Council 8, a group that acts as a liason between the Parkville police precinct and the communities it serves, will offer free gun locks at a meeting tonight, according to an email from outreach officer Jason Goorevitz.

A guest speaker will also address gun safety.

Up to three locks would be availble per household. The group meets at 7 p.m. Jan. 22 at Christus Victor Lutheran Church, Goorevitz wrote.

A member of the Conflict Resolution Center of Baltimore County will also give a presentation.