DYK that unintentional shootings occur more frequently around holidays, including July 4th? The week of Independence Day ranks #2 among all weeks of the year for the highest number of unintentional shootings. But you can #endfamilyfire by storing guns locked, unloaded, and separate from ammo.

A 7-year-old boy in NC was unintentionally shot & killed after he and another child found an unsecured gun while home alone. This is a heartbreaking reminder of what is at stake when guns are left unsecured. #EndFamilyFire https://bit.ly/4wo52Jf

Kids can find anything. Securely storing guns unloaded, locked, and separately from ammunition is proven to prevent tragedies. Keep your eyes out for End Family Fire in New York, where we just kicked off a statewide campaign to reduce firearm-related deaths and injuries.

When our kids visit another home we ask about allergies and supervision. It's time to add another question to that list: “Is there an unlocked gun where my child will play?” Today is ASK day, a reminder that asking about unsecured firearms could save a life. #AskingSavesKids

“Safe firearm storage is one of the most effective ways to prevent tragedies such as unintentional shootings, youth access to firearms and suicide."

FACT: 1 in 3 gun-owning parents who thought their kids couldn't access their guns had a child who said they could. Don't take a chance. Keep your guns locked, unloaded, and separate from ammo. Learn more at endfamilyfire.org. #EndFamilyFire

Every day, 8 kids are injured or killed by unintentional shootings. Secure storage works. Locking your guns can prevent a tragedy—without being a barrier to quick access in an emergency.

Gun suicides comprise the majority of all gun deaths each year, and access to a firearm triples the risk of dying by suicide. Creating barriers such as locking and unloading a firearm can prevent a moment of crisis from turning into a tragedy.

76% of school shooters under 18 got their firearm from the home of a parent or close relative. Storing firearms securely can prevent access and misuse, keeping your loved ones and your community safe. #EndFamilyFire

Storing ammunition in a separate, locked location away from your firearm adds a critical layer of safety, especially in homes with children, teens, or individuals in crisis. Learn more at endfamilyfire.org

Locking up your firearm is an effective way to prevent unauthorized access. Whether it’s a cable lock, lockbox, or gun safe, secure storage can keep your gun from being misused.

Storing ammunition in a separate, locked location away from your firearm adds a critical layer of safety, especially in homes with children, teens, or individuals in crisis. Learn more at endfamilyfire.org.

No matter how much experience you have as a gun owner, it’s good to evaluate your approach to secure gun storage, especially as your life circumstances change. Take this quick assessment to get personalized, practical storage guidance and protect the people you love most. https://bit.ly/4hwlEZc

An 8-year-old was playing with a gun inside a car and unintentionally shot her 10-year-old sister. Always store firearms securely, even when transporting them and in vehicles. Unintentional shootings can happen anywhere. Together, we can #endfamilyfire. https://bit.ly/3Nw0zn0

The safest way to store your firearm is not just locked up, but also unloaded. Remove the magazine, clear the chamber, and double-check that no ammunition remains inside before storing a firearm. An unloaded gun reduces the risk of unintentional injury. #EndFamilyFire

About 4.6 million children in America live in homes with access to an unsecured firearm. Every year, thousands of kids are injured or killed as a result. That's why the depiction of a gun safe in Scream 7 is so important. #SafeStorageSavesLives

My thoughts are with Martin Short and all who knew and loved his daughter Katherine. This tragedy is a reminder that we may never fully know a person’s struggles and that’s why it’s important to ask friends, family, and neighbors about unsecured firearms in the home. @endfamilyfire.org

This case is heartbreaking because the deaths of 4 individuals were preventable. One of the painful factors we can’t ignore here is access to a gun in the home. Two-thirds of school shooters get their guns from their own families. Do your part @endfamilyfire.org

This week, the NFL's Rondale Moore and the daughter of actor Martin Short both died by self-inflicted gunshot wounds. In the U.S., firearm suicide claims the lives of 74 people every day on average. Storing guns securely can save a life. https://bit.ly/4u5sIlt

72% of first-time gun owners in the U.S. cite personal protection as their primary motivation for gun ownership. Yet many don’t know the threat an unsecured gun can pose in the home. Secure storage saves lives. Learn more at endfamilyfire.org.

In Florida this week, an 11-year-old student brought a loaded gun onto their school bus. Officials were able to intervene, preventing a tragedy. Storing firearms securely — locked, unloaded, and away from ammo — is vital to preventing child access. #SafeStorageSavesLives

Because a gun was not securely stored at home, a family has forever lost its father and a young son's life has irreparably changed. Secure storage is a simple, powerful way to protect our homes and the people we care about. Our hearts go out to this family. #EndFamilyFire

Today would have been Ethan Song's 23rd birthday. But when Ethan was only 15, he was killed with an unsecured firearm in a friend's home. We can prevent tragedies like this. Guns should always be kept locked, unloaded, and away from children. Together, we can #EndFamilyFire.

We're joining Strengthening Chicago's Youth with Lurie Children’s Hospital and Illinois Public Health Association to provide healthcare practitioners serving youth with timely, practical guidance on secure storage and youth safety. Register for the webinar at bit.ly/bradyyouthsa....

"If I had gotten the handguns, I would have died that night. I still have access to firearms. I love shooting. But my guns are stored in a gun safe, unloaded with a cable lock." - Donna Marie Hear more from gun owners on how secure storage saves lives at endfamilyfire.org.

Cable locks. Trigger locks. Lock boxes. Carrying cases. Gun Safes. Gun Cabinets. Off-site storage... There are many different ways to keep your firearms secure. Discover which method is right for your home. Together, we can keep families safe. #EndFamilyFire

Someone’s “celebratory gunfire” is not worth another person’s life. Almost 5% of stray bullet deaths and injuries are a direct result of celebratory gunfire. Celebrate the New Year safely and responsibly! ✨

On Christmas Day, a stray bullet killed Sandra Phelps as she was sitting on the porch holding her grandchild. The shooter had been target practicing on a Red Bull can in his backyard. Every year, about 30,000 people in America are unintentionally shot. Responsible gun use prevents tragedies.

The holidays mean full houses — kids, cousins, friends. That’s exactly why safe storage matters right now. Unsecured guns kill or injure 8 kids a day. Gun owners: lock it, unload it, store ammo separately. @endfamilyfire.org @wdet.bsky.social bit.ly/4aV5pTZ

Even if you think your firearms are stored where kids can't access them, consider this: 33% of gun-owning parents who thought their kids couldn't access their guns had a child who said they could.  Don't take a chance. Keep your guns locked, unloaded, and separate from ammo. #EndFamilyFire

During the holidays, homes are full of loved ones and filled with activity, including kids who are curious and quick. Let’s keep everyone safe this season. If you own a gun, please store it securely with ammo kept separately. This small step can save a life. @endfamilyfire.org

FACT: Unintentional shootings spike during the week of Christmas and New Year's. We spend more time at home and visiting others, and kids especially love to explore new spaces. Storing all firearms locked, unloaded, and away from ammunition can prevent a tragedy. #EndFamilyFire

Protect what matters most by securely storing all firearms. Locking your firearm is an effective way to prevent unauthorized access. Whether it’s a cable lock, lockbox, or gun safe, secure storage can keep your gun from being misused. Learn more at endfamilyfire.org

A 4-year-old girl in Oklahoma was unintentionally shot and killed by her older brother last week after the child gained access to an unsecured firearm in the home. Help prevent incidents of family fire by always keeping firearms locked, unloaded, and separate from ammo. #EndFamilyFire

About 4.6 million children live in homes with loaded, unlocked guns, and a third of adolescents say they can access one in minutes. Each year, thousands are injured or killed. During the holidays, merely searching for gifts or exploring a new home can turn deadly if firearms aren’t safely stored.

The week around Thanksgiving has the third-highest number of unintentional shootings out of all weeks in the year. Keeping firearms unlocked is a recipe for tragedy, especially at times when there are more people in the home. Securely storing firearms saves lives.

A man set his shotgun on a bed and it unintentionally fired when his dog jumped onto the bed, striking him in the lower back. Every day in America, about 90 people are unintentionally shot. Storing firearms securely prevents injuries and saves lives. #EndFamilyFire

Firearm suicide uniquely impacts veterans, with an average of 13 veterans dying by firearm suicide every single day in the U.S. Tomorrow is Veterans Day. As we honor our veterans, let's make sure to talk about mental health and secure firearm storage. It could save a life.

So far this year, at least 5 children in central North Carolina have been injured after getting their hands on a gun, including a 4-year-old who recently shot himself. According to state data, about 1/3 of youth firearm suicides and unintentional deaths could be prevented through safe storage.

Secure storage offers peace of mind by helping prevent misuse while keeping your firearms accessible when it matters most. Take the next step to store your guns more securely and reduce the risk of family fire in your home. #endfamilyfire

Unsecured firearms can lead to unintentional shootings, suicide, and other tragedies. Secure storage is a simple and powerful way to reduce risk. If your gun is already locked, take the next step and make sure it's unloaded and separate from ammo. Together, we can #EndFamilyFire.

54% of first-time gun owners don’t safely store and secure their firearms. Safe storage can save lives by preventing unintentional shootings and gun suicides. Learn how you can be part of the solution at endfamilyfire.org. #endfamilyfire

"Responsible firearms ownership includes secure storage whether it's safeguarding your firearms from theft, or the insider threat that can encompass a home during a moment of crisis. Creating time and distance in moments of crisis saves lives." - Chris J. #endfamilyfire

This is absolutely chilling and should alarm us all. When firearms are stored unlocked, the risk of child suicide soars. We must make safe storage the standard, not the exception. Lives depend on it. Learn more at endfamilyfire.org. @endfamilyfire.org

As a survivor, Clifford wants to remind his fellow service members about the importance of responsible gun ownership. Over half of all gun deaths in America are suicide. By working together to store guns safely, we can #EndFamilyFire and save lives.

There's only a week left of National Suicide Prevention Month. Have a friend who owns a firearm? ASK them how it's stored. Do you own a firearm? Ensure your gun is stored securely and encourage others to do the same. Together, we can #endfamilyfire. www.endfamilyfire.org

There are many events in life that can be overwhelming and triggering. Remember to check in with your loved ones. Have conversations about firearm storage. And if you own a firearm, be sure it's stored securely: locked, unloaded, and away from ammo. Learn more at endfamilyfire.org. #EndFamilyFire

As a teenager, Donna-Marie attempted to use her father’s handgun to end her life—but it was safely stored. Secure storage gave her a second chance at life. Today, she has a family of her own and responsibly stores her guns to keep her teenage children safe. #EndFamilyFire

In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, we partnered with Alexandria, Virginia's Circuit Court Clerk's office to distribute free gun locks featuring suicide prevention information. And our efforts don't stop there. We're working to do the same in other cities to further promote secure gun storage!

Today is #FirearmSuicidePreventionDay. 85-90% of suicide attempts with a firearm are fatal. Secure storage can provide time and distance from lethal means during crises and save lives. Learn more at afsp.org/firearms-policy and bradyunited.org/firearm-suicide-prevention-day #AFSPadvocacy