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Family fire refers to a shooting that results from someone misusing an unsecured firearm from the home. Family fire is preventable. Visit endfamilyfire.org to learn how you can keep your home and family safe.
A 2-year-old is dead after unintentionally shooting himself with a gun found hidden between couch cushions in his California home. This unbearable loss shows how quickly access to an unsecured firearm can turn deadly. #EndFamilyFire by always keeping guns locked, unloaded, and separate from ammo.
Secure storage offers peace of mind by helping prevent misuse while keeping your firearms accessible when it matters most. Learn more about secure storage options for your firearms at endfamilyfire.org. #EndFamilyFire
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
7-year-old killed in accidental shooting while home alone with sibling in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — The Winston-Salem Police Department is investigating an accidental shooting involving two children that led to the death of a 7-year-old boy. At around 5:05 p.m. on Sat…
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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."
"Children who don't even get to be teenagers." Funeral director urges safe gun storage
Guns are the leading cause of death among children in the United States, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control. A recent law in Michigan might have helped reduce firearm-related death...
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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
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End Family Fire, a Brady & Ad Council campaign, offers information about safe gun storage and preventing shooting deaths. Explore resources and learn more!
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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.
Together, We Can End Family Fire | End Family Fire
End Family Fire, a Brady & Ad Council campaign, offers information about safe gun storage and preventing shooting deaths. Explore resources and learn more!
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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
10-year-old girl dies in ‘accidental' shooting involving another child on Government Street
A girl died in what Baton Rouge police say appears to be an accidental shooting.
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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
'Scream 7' shows us a different way to survive the night | Opinion
When the first 'Scream' came out in 1996, car crashes were the leading killer of kids in U.S. Today, guns are – and Hollywood can help change that.
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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
Martin Short's daughter Katherine dies at 42
Martin Short's family "is devastated by this loss and asks for privacy at this time" following the death of his daughter, Katherine Hartley Short.
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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
Colin Gray trial: Defense rests after accused Apalachee High School shooter's father takes stand
In emotional testimony that at times left him struggling to hold back tears, Colin Gray, the father of accused Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, told jurors Friday that he gave his son the rifl...
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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
Martin Short's Daughter Katherine Died By Suicide
Martin Short's daughter, Katherine, has taken her own life ... TMZ has learned.
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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
Gun 11-year-old brought on school bus was loaded, St. Johns County deputies confirm
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating an incident involving a Mill Creek Academy student who brought a loaded firearm on the school bus on Thursday morning.
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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
11-Year-Old Boy Who Allegedly Murdered His Dad Because He Took Away His Nintendo Switch Accessed Gun in Family’s Safe
Clayton Dietz's dad, Douglas Dietz, allegedly took away his son's video game because it was just past midnight, police said.
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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.
Read Personal Gun Violence Stories
These gun violence stories normalize how you can talk about safe gun storage and prevent future tragedies. Read stories and help us spread the word.
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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
Together, We Can End Family Fire | End Family Fire
End Family Fire, a Brady & Ad Council campaign, offers information about safe gun storage and preventing shooting deaths. Explore resources and learn more!
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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.
Family remembers Oklahoma grandmother fatally struck by stray bullet on Christmas
A Christmas Day turned deadly after a stray bullet fatally struck an Oklahoma grandmother. Now her family says they hope she will be remembered for the life she lived.
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