Secure firearm storage is an important part of keeping your family safe.
Firearms are now the leading cause of death among children in the United States. That’s why it’s more important than ever for parents and caregivers to know how secure firearm storage works. It’s simple. To help keep your family safe and prevent tragedies, it’s crucial to secure your firearm.
What is Be SMART?
The Be SMART campaign was launched in 2015 to promote responsible gun ownership in order to reduce child gun deaths. Whether you’re a gun owner, or you know someone who owns a gun, there is a role for everyone in the conversation around secure gun storage. Be SMART is a framework that parents, caretakers, and community leaders can follow to help keep their communities safe. Ultimately, you can help prevent kids from accessing firearms by storing them securely, and encouraging others to do the same. Because children deserve to feel safe, no matter where they are.
Here’s how to Be SMART:
Secure
Secure all guns in your home and vehicles
Model
Model responsible behavior around guns
Ask
Ask about unsecured guns in other homes
Recognize
Recognize the role of guns in suicide
Tell
Tell your peers to Be SMART
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