Promoting Gun Safety
Did you know that 4.6 million children in America live in homes with guns that are both loaded and unlocked? Every year in the United States, nearly 360 children aged 17 and under gain access to a firearm and unintentionally shoot themselves or someone else. More than 700 more die by suicide with a gun each year.
We have the power to prevent tragedies like these from happening. Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund has developed the Be SMART framework to help parents and adults prevent child gun deaths and injuries.
Be SMART Program
Be SMART is a program developed by Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund to bring together parents and all adults concerned about kids, guns, and safety.
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| Secure All guns in your home and vehicle |
Mode Responsible behavior |
Ask Unsecured guns in other homes |
Recognize The role of guns in suicide |
Tell Your peers to Be SMART |
Gun Safety Resources
We are encouraging all families to inform themselves about gun safety and learn about the Be SMART Campaign using the resources linked below.
Overview of the Be SMART Campaign
It is especially important to engage other families in a conversation about safe gun storage before your child goes to visit another household. This resource stresses the importance of asking about the presence of guns in a home before your child visits, including examples of effective conversation-starters:
Asking About Secure Gun Storage
To learn more about gun safety and safe gun storage, please visit besmartforkids.org for: