Public education around safe storage of firearms can prevent accidental gun injuries, particularly among children. A key benefit of this approach is that gun owners can and should prevent guns from being stolen out of cars and homes. Promoting safe storage can also keep firearms from being used for illicit purposes.
Specific programs and implementation sites:
- Be SMART framework
- Lock it Up, King County, WA
- Love our Kids Lock your Guns, Charlotte, NC (not currently being implemented)
- Process Evaluation of BJA’s Firearm Lock Distribution and Safe Storage Program (not currently being implemented)
- Project Child Safe
Helpful resources and citations:
- Deadly Lessons: Understanding Lethal School Violence, National Academy of Science
Primary implementing agency:
- Community organizations
Potential partnering agencies:
- Law enforcement
Links to evaluation evidence:
PSN Pillars
Prevention and Intervention