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Gun Safety Saves Lives

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.

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicide...

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Firearm Safety Awareness

Safe Gun Storage

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.

Tap to Text HOME to 741741

Crisis Text Line

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 End Family Fire How to talk to children about shootings: an age by age guide

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