Jayson Williams to speak at groundbreaking gun safety course in jail
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 6:49 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
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Former NBA star Jayson Williams will participate in a pioneering gun safety course beginning this month at a jail, led by Sheriff Errol Toulon. Williams joins other presenters including firearm safety advocates and individuals affected by gun violence. This initiative marks the first gun safety course offered in a jail setting in the U.S. The month-long program aims to address gun violence in communities and promote responsible firearm handling.
- •Jayson Williams will be a featured speaker in the course.
- •The course is the first of its kind operated in a U.S. jail.
- •It is scheduled to begin this month.
- •The initiative includes various community groups and advocates.
- •Sheriff Errol Toulon announced the program on June 1.
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