Welcome to the Gun Safety Saves Lives (GSSL) home page. The mission for the campaign is to create safer communities and save lives by raising awareness about the importance of gun safety.
Gun Safety Saves Lives - See a Gun, Tell Someone
Gun Safety Saves Lives - Protect yourself and others
Gun Safety Saves Lives - Lock. Store. Protect.
KEY FACTS AND STATISTICS
SUPPORT AND HELP HOTLINES AND EMERGENCY CONTACTS
List of emergency contacts and hotlines for immediate help. - Counseling and Support Services: Information on where to find counseling and support services for those affected by gun violence, injury, or death.
If you or someone you know is having a life threatening emergency, dial 911
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicide, dial 988
Crisis Text line: Text HOME to 741741 to reach a volunteer Crisis Counselor. Free, 24/7.
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If you or anyone needs emotional support as a result of gun violence, please urge them to contact the SAMHSA Distress Helpline, which offers crisis support service for any American experiencing emotional distress right now at 1-800-985-5990.
National Violence Prevention Hotline
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
John Hopkins University Research on Gun Policy
2-1-1 Arizona
Be Smart for Kids
National Rifle Association Gun Safety Rules
Project Child Safety
Project Child Safety-National Gun Storage Check Module
NSSF The Firearm Industry Trade Association
ATF- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives- Learn About Firearms Safety and Security
Be SMART Resources- Child Safety Around Guns
American Academy of Pediatrics - Gun Safety and Injury Prevention
Everytown Support Fund - Survivors Network
Trauma Survivors Network
Office of Victims of Crime
Survivors Empowered
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
How to talk to children about shootings: an age by age guide
VIDEO RESOURCES AND ADS
Gun Safety Saves Lives Ad- Mother - 15 second
Gun Safety Saves Lives Ad- Mother - 30 second
Gun Safety Saves Lives Ad- Student Backpack - 15 second
Gun Safety Saves Lives Ad- Student Backpack - 30 second
Gun Safety Saves Lives Ad- Father and Son - 15 second
Gun Safety Saves Lives Ad- Father and Son - 30 second
RESEARCH AND REPORTS
Studies and Publications: Research studies, reports, and publications on gun violence and prevention strategies.
December 2023 - Guns Remain the Leading Cause of Death Among Kids
The Impact of Gun Violence on Children, Families, and Communities
Prevention Institute - Gun Violence Must Stop. Here's what we can do to Prevent More Deaths
Gun Violence: Prediction, Prevention, and Policy
Public Health Approach to Prevent Gun Violence
Comparing Individuals Who Engage in Violent Extremism and Similar Acts: What Research Sponsored by the National Institute of Justice Tells Us- OJP