VETERANS SAFE PROJECT (VSP)
VETERANS SAFE PROJECT (VSP)
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VA SUICIDE PREVENTION EFFORTS NEED MORE FOCUS ON GUN SAFETY TRAINING
Nov 17, 2022
“Given the prevalence of firearm-related suicidal behavior among veterans and the effectiveness of diminished access to firearms in the reduction of suicide, suicide risk assessment and safety planning should include both firearms access and discussion of safe storage,”
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PROMOTING SAFE STORAGE OF FIREARMS CAN SWAY SERVICE MEMBERS, VETS, STUDY FINDS
11 Oct 2022
Campaigns promoting the safe storage of firearms to prevent suicide and accidents appear to work on military personnel and veterans, but how the message is crafted has a clear impact on effectiveness, new research has found.
VA RELEASES SAFE FIREARM STORAGE TOOLKIT IN SUICIDE PREVENTION EFFORT
Apr. 12, 2020
VA has released the Safe Firearm Storage Toolkit, which was developed in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry. The toolkit guides communities through the process of building coalitions to raise awareness about safe storage practices.
