
Store Firearms Securely
Firearms are now the leading cause of death among children in the United States. Keeping children, classrooms and communities safe from gun violence begins with secure gun storage.
There is a role for everyone in the conversation around secure gun storage. Be SMART is a framework that parents, relatives and caretakers can follow to help keep children safe.
- Secure all guns at home and in vehicles.
- Model responsible behavior around guns.
- Ask about unsecured guns in other homes.
- Recognize the role of guns in suicide.
- Tell others about SMART.
Learn More
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Visit the Be SMART website | https://besmartforkids.org/ |
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