Gun Safety Resources

Be SMART Campaign – A national initiative that provides steps to secure firearms and prevent child access.
Website: https://besmartforkids.org/
Project ChildSafe – A program from the National Shooting Sports Foundation that provides free gun locks and safety materials.
Website: https://projectchildsafe.org/
Brady: End Family Fire – Information on preventing unintentional shootings and safe firearm storage.
Website: https://www.endfamilyfire.org/End Family Fire+1End Family Fire+1

Gun Lock and Safe Resources – Project ChildSafe – Information on different types of gun safes, lockboxes, and safety devices.
Website: https://projectchildsafe.org/safety/safe-storage/

Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence – State-by-state firearm storage laws and policy recommendations.
Website: https://giffords.org/lawcenter/
Everytown for Gun Safety – Advocacy and education about responsible gun ownership.
Website: https://www.everytown.org/
States United to Prevent Gun Violence – Resources for families and communities working to prevent gun violence.
Website: https://supgv.org/survivorsempowered.org

Survivors Empowered – Support and resources for families affected by gun-related tragedies.
Website: https://survivorsempowered.org/
Gun Violence Archive – Data and statistics on gun incidents in the U.S.
Website: https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/
Moms Demand Action – A grassroots movement working to promote gun safety legislation.
Website: https://momsdemandaction.org/

Be SMART for Kids – A parent-led initiative that teaches responsible gun storage to protect children.
Website: https://besmartforkids.org/
Project ChildSafe – Offers free gun locks and educational materials to promote secure storage.
Website: https://projectchildsafe.org/
End Family Fire – Brady Campaign – Focuses on preventing unintentional shootings through proper firearm storage.
Website: https://www.bradyunited.org/programs/end-family-fire
Safe Firearm Storage Laws by State – Giffords – Helps parents understand storage laws and best practices in their state.
Website: https://giffords.org/lawcenter/gun-laws/state-law/

The American Academy of Pediatrics: Gun Safety – Guidance for parents on discussing firearm safety with children.
Website: https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/gun-safety-and-injury-prevention/
Asking Saves Kids (ASK) Campaign – Encourages parents to ask about gun storage before their child visits another home.
Website: https://www.bradyunited.org/programs/end-family-fire/ask-to-end-family-fire
Kids and Firearms Safety – NSSF – Tips for teaching kids about gun safety and the dangers of unsecured firearms.
Website: https://www.nssf.org/safety/

Gun Safe & Lockbox Guide – Project ChildSafe – Compares different storage options, from biometric safes to trigger locks.
Website: https://projectchildsafe.org/safety/safe-storage/
Free Gun Locks & Safe Storage Info – Project ChildSafe – Offers free gun locks and storage resources.
Website: https://projectchildsafe.org/

National Crime Prevention Council: Firearm Safety – Teaches children and parents what to do if they find an unattended firearm.
Website: https://www.ncpc.org/resources/mcgruffgunsafety/start-a-conversation/
Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (NRA) – A program designed to teach kids to "Stop, Don’t Touch, Run Away, Tell a Grown-Up" if they find a gun.
Website: https://eddieeagle.nra.org/

Safe Gun Storage Checklist – Be SMART – A simple checklist for ensuring firearms are stored securely in the home.
Website: https://besmartforkids.org/secure-gun-storage/resources/
Home Firearm Safety Checklist – Project ChildSafe – A guide to evaluating your home’s gun safety measures.
Website: https://projectchildsafe.org/safety/safe-storage/
Talking to Other Parents About Gun Safety – Be SMART – A script for discussing gun safety with other parents before playdates.
Website: https://besmartforkids.org/secure-gun-storage/resources/

Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program Safety Poster – A printable guide teaching children what to do if they encounter a gun.
Website: https://eddieeagle.nra.org/program-resources/program-materials/
Gun Safety for Kids and Teens – AAP – A pediatrician-approved resource on keeping children safe.
Website: https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/campaigns-and-toolkits/gun-safety/

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