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@EndFamilyFire
Family fire refers to a shooting that results from someone misusing an unsecured firearm from the home. Family fire is preventable. #EndFamilyFire
Safe gun storage is a proven solution to reducing gun related deaths and injuries. Today, we’re proud of a new End Family Fire PSA by @bradybuzz, @adcouncil, and @PereiraODell that builds upon our efforts to encourage secure firearm storage. Learn more at endfamilyfire.org.
#ASKDay is right around the corner, and writing a Letter to the Editor is a great way to spread the message. We thank Judith for for writing this piece about the importance of secure storage and ASKing! dailyprogress.com/opinion/letter…
"Jianni was a beautiful, bright soul..." 3-yr-old Jianni died after unintentionally shooting himself with his parents’ unsecured gun. Let this tragedy be a reminder to all gun owners: Store your guns locked and unloaded. #EndFamilyFire bit.ly/4kZ2ziu
Nearly 1.4k Education Dept. employees will be laid off, and this follows layoffs at the State Dept. Job loss, financial stress, and a lack of support contributes to gun suicide. Always securely store your firearms: locked, unloaded, and away from ammo. nbcnews.to/3IyS085
Kids are out of school for summer break. But many still face the risk of gun violence. We see the highest rates of unintentional shootings this time of year, and now more than ever, it’s critical we practice secure storage. bradyunited.org/resources/rese…
New research: - More than 11,500 children died of firearm injuries from 2019-2023. - Children are at least 20x more likely to die of suicide with a gun at home than in a shooting at school. Protect your children from unsecured firearms in the home. endfamilyfire.org
Healthcare professionals help protect the health and safety of communities. But many shy away from discussing gun safety because they don’t know where to start. @ThisIsOurLane's guide has tips for these conversations, sharing best practices and more. bit.ly/4nJMW0S
Two years ago, we launched “Safe Stories,” a campaign sharing real stories of seven people who contemplated firearm suicide. Join us in listening to their stories — and how secure gun storage is essential to preventing family fire. youtube.com/watch?v=jHJpjj…
America’s deadliest shootings are those we rarely discuss: Over half of all gun deaths are suicides. Thank you to @ChesleyRoger of @MercuryVirginia for speaking to me about the often ignored nexus of suicide and firearm access. #SafeStorageSavesLives virginiamercury.com/2025/07/07/fig…
If it goes up, it comes down. Each year, families grieve loved ones lost to celebratory gunfire — a dangerous and reckless practice that is entirely preventable. This July 4th, securely store firearms and practice gun safety.
American youth are uniquely impacted by unsecured firearms in the home — and they’re speaking up. That’s why we love to see a youth Letter to the Editor like this. #ASKDay bit.ly/44bhwHw
Guns are the #1 killer of kids in America, but we can change this. In honor of #AskDay,@KrisBrown.bradyunited.org shares a simple question that can help #endfamilyfire and save lives. wjla.com/news/local/gun…
From 2014-2023, there was an average of 57 shootings per day within 500 yards of a school. Parents and adults practicing secure gun storage at home can help prevent tragedies at schools. Join us: endfamilyfire.org
#ASKDay, or Asking Saves Kids Day, is tomorrow! June 21 is a reminder that there are easy, everyday steps that we all can take to prevent family fire, like asking about unsecured firearms in the home. Learn more at askingsaveskids.org.
“The goal: reduce the risk of suicide and gun violence through safe firearm storage.” Keep it up Baltimore County! wmar2news.com/local/more-tha…
Senseless tragedies like this are heartbreaking because they are preventable. Remember: Always practice secure gun storage — which means storing firearms locked, unloaded, and away from ammo. Simple steps like this can save lives. abcnews.go.com/US/9-year-acci…
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month & June 21 is #ASKDay. ASK Day is when we remind parents & guardians to ask: “Is there an unlocked gun where my child plays?” It’s a simple question that has the power to save lives. Learn more about secure storage at endfamilyfire.org.
8 kids are unintentionally injured or killed by family fire every single day. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Practice secure storage to save lives — locked, unloaded, and away from ammo. #endfamilyfire
Family fire — a shooting that results from someone misusing an unsecured firearm from the home — is devastating. But we’re not powerless. You can help spark conversations about safe gun storage and help #EndFamilyFire. Get involved today: endfamilyfire.org/spread-the-word
