For Government Agencies

A Safety Step for Every Zip Code

Secure gun storage should be a key component of the safety plan for every municipality, city, or state. See how your agency can educate the public about the importance of securing every firearm every time in homes and vehicles, and learn more about preventing tragedies in homes and communities.

6.7m

6.7 million children in the U.S. live in a household with at least one loaded, unlocked gun.

Source: Matthew Miller et al., “Firearm Storage in Households With Children,” JAMA Network Open 9, no. 5 (2026): e2612191, https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.12191.

Our Impact

We partnered with two Department of Health agencies to train over 600 staff on discussing secure firearm storage and providing cable gun locks to families. Trainings continue twice a year, and staff report greater confidence and positive family responses.

Alanna T.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Tennessee

Resources

Work Toward a Safer Community

Our Be SMART materials can support your public safety plan at every level of government. Agencies can link to our resources from their websites, share our PSAs, and provide printed materials to relevant bodies like housing authorities or parks offices.