EndFamilyFire

Safe gun storage is a proven solution to reducing gun related deaths and injuries. Today, we’re proud of a new End Family Fire PSA by @bradybuzz, @adcouncil, and @PereiraODell that builds upon our efforts to encourage secure firearm storage. Learn more at endfamilyfire.org.

No matter how much experience you have as a gun owner, it’s always good to evaluate your approach to secure gun storage. Take this quick assessment to get personalized, practical storage guidance and protect the people you love most. endfamilyfire.org/gun-storage-as…

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. 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 usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

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. 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. While officials were able to intervene, storing firearms securely — locked, unloaded, and away from ammo — is vital to preventing child access. #SafeStorageSavesLives news4jax.com/news/local/202…

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 & the people we care about. Our hearts go out to this family. people.com/11-year-old-bo…

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.

"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/stories.

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, a stray bullet killed Sandra Phelps as she sat on the porch holding her grandchild. The shooter had been target practicing in his backyard. About 30,000 people a year are unintentionally shot. Proper gun use helps prevents these tragedies. news9.com/oklahoma-city-…

Even if you think your firearms are stored safely, 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

FACT: Unintentional shootings spike during the week of Christmas and New Year's. We spoke to @NBCPalmSprings about how storing your firearms locked, unloaded, and away from ammunition can prevent a tragedy. #EndFamilyFire nbcpalmsprings.com/2025/12/22/fir…

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 and unloaded. bit.ly/48KZkad

About 4.6 million children live in homes with loaded, unlocked guns. 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. #EndFamilyFire kansascity.com/opinion/letter…

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.

Today is Veterans Day, but protecting our veterans from gun suicide is a year-round task. Let's all do our part to #EndFamilyFire by making sure that firearms are: ✔️Locked ✔️Unloaded ✔️Stored separately from ammo

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.