An 8-year-old was playing with a gun inside a car and unintentionally shot her 10-year-old sister.
Always store firearms securely, even when transporting them and in vehicles. Unintentional shootings can happen anywhere. Together, we can #endfamilyfire.
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The safest way to store your firearm is not just locked up, but also unloaded. Remove the magazine, clear the chamber, and double-check that no ammunition remains inside before storing a firearm. An unloaded gun reduces the risk of unintentional injury.
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With several unintentional shootings injuring or killing children in Ohio over the past year, Brady OH chapter leader @erickbellomy.bsky.social calls for the state to take action.
New laws, education, and having conversations about secure gun storage can all help reduce gun deaths. #EndFamilyFire
Because a gun was not securely stored at home, a family has forever lost its father and a young son's life has irreparably changed.
Secure storage is a simple, powerful way to protect our homes and the people we care about. Our hearts go out to this family. #EndFamilyFire
Ethan Song should be turning 23 years old today.
We are thinking of Ethan's family and their dedication to preventing unintentional shootings in their son's honor and to make sure no other family experiences such a tragedy. #EndFamilyFire
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Today would have been Ethan Song's 23rd birthday. But when Ethan was only 15, he was killed with an unsecured firearm in a friend's home.
We can prevent tragedies like this. Guns should always be kept locked, unloaded, and away from children. Together, we can #EndFamilyFire.
Cable locks. Trigger locks. Lock boxes. Carrying cases. Gun Safes. Gun Cabinets. Off-site storage...
There are many different ways to keep your firearms secure. Discover which method is right for your home.
Together, we can keep families safe. #EndFamilyFire
Even if you think your firearms are stored where kids can't access them, consider this: 33% of gun-owning parents who thought their kids couldn't access their guns had a child who said they could.
Don't take a chance. Keep your guns locked, unloaded, and separate from ammo. #EndFamilyFire
FACT: Unintentional shootings spike during the week of Christmas and New Year's.
We spend more time at home and visiting others, and kids especially love to explore new spaces. Storing all firearms locked, unloaded, and away from ammunition can prevent a tragedy. #EndFamilyFire
Brady's EndFamilyFire.org Re-launches to Enhance Gun Safety Before Holidays #United_States #Washington #Gun_Safety #Brady_Campaign #EndFamilyFire
A 4-year-old girl in Oklahoma was unintentionally shot and killed by her older brother last week after the child gained access to an unsecured firearm in the home.
Help prevent incidents of family fire by always keeping firearms locked, unloaded, and separate from ammo.
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A man set his shotgun on a bed and it unintentionally fired when his dog jumped onto the bed, striking him in the lower back.
Every day in America, about 90 people are unintentionally shot. Storing firearms securely prevents injuries and saves lives. #EndFamilyFire
Secure storage offers peace of mind by helping prevent misuse while keeping your firearms accessible when it matters most.
Take the next step to store your guns more securely and reduce the risk of family fire in your home. #endfamilyfire
Unsecured firearms can lead to unintentional shootings, suicide, and other tragedies. Secure storage is a simple and powerful way to reduce risk.
If your gun is already locked, take the next step and make sure it's unloaded and separate from ammo.
Together, we can #EndFamilyFire.
Creating awareness about the critical nature of secure gun storage can save lives from unintentional shootings, suicides, school shootings, and more.
Sharing this information and educational materials with parents of students keeps Michigan communities safe! #EndFamilyFire
"Responsible firearms ownership includes secure storage whether it's safeguarding your firearms from theft, or the insider threat that can encompass a home during a moment of crisis. Creating time and distance in moments of crisis saves lives." - Chris J.
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As a survivor, Clifford wants to remind his fellow service members about the importance of responsible gun ownership.
Over half of all gun deaths in America are suicide. By working together to store guns safely, we can #EndFamilyFire and save lives.
There's only a week left of National Suicide Prevention Month.
Have a friend who owns a firearm? ASK them how it's stored. Do you own a firearm? Ensure your gun is stored securely and encourage others to do the same.
Together, we can #endfamilyfire.
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There are many events in life that can be overwhelming and triggering. Remember to check in with your loved ones. Have conversations about firearm storage. And if you own a firearm, be sure it's stored securely: locked, unloaded, and away from ammo.
Learn more at endfamilyfire.org. #EndFamilyFire
As a teenager, Donna-Marie attempted to use her father’s handgun to end her life—but it was safely stored.
Secure storage gave her a second chance at life.
Today, she has a family of her own and responsibly stores her guns to keep her teenage children safe. #EndFamilyFire
September 9th is #FirearmSuicidePreventionDay.
As Jews, we have an obligation to care for and protect our neighbors. By talking about gun suicide with our loved ones and learning about how to store guns safely, we can #EndFamilyFire and save lives.
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In honor of #FirearmSuicidePreventionDay, Milwaukee County’s Department of Health and Human Services’ Behavioral Health Services is giving away free gun locks.
Secure gun storage can help prevent suicide and create safer communities. #EndFamilyFire
That’s why I introduced the SAFES Act to give families a refundable tax credit for gun safes. Together, we can save lives and #EndFamilyFire in the #FightingFifth and across the country.#FirearmSuicidePreventionDay (2)
Today, Sept 9, is #FirearmSuicidePreventionDay.
Over half of all gun deaths in America are suicides. By working together to store guns safely, we can #EndFamilyFire and save lives.
Learn more at EndFamilyFire.org
September 9th is #FirearmSuicidePreventionDay. Over half of all gun deaths in America are suicides. By
working together to store guns safely, we can #EndFamilyFire and save lives.
www.bradyunited.org/act/firearm-...
One thing that can prevent school shootings? Locking up your guns.
A shocking 76% of school shooters get their gun from the home. Across America, 4.6 million children live in homes with access to unsecured firearms.
If you own guns, lock them up. If you don't, ask others to do so. #EndFamilyFire
An analysis of 47 child and teen suicides shows most occurred at home, in rural areas, and often by firearms. Easy access to guns was a key factor.
Responsible gun owners can prevent tragedies by securely storing firearms and keeping them out of reach. #EndFamilyFire
There are a number of quick access storage options that those worried about personal protection can utilize. #EndFamilyFire
We need to talk about secure firearm storage and risks associated with guns in the home as part of everyday safety discussions — including discussions with healthcare professionals.
Having these conversations can help increase secure storage and #endfamilyfire.
Brady New Jersey has been connecting with members of the community at local events to talk about gun safety, distribute gun locks, and provide @endfamilyfire.org information on secure gun storage.
Securely storing firearms saves lives! #EndFamilyFire
