Save a Life - Keep Those Weapons Safe

tony • September 12, 2018

We Can All Save A Life By Helping Prevent Suicide

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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is a leading cause of death, and it’s preventable: By keeping secure firearm storage in mind, you can help reduce the number of suicides involving firearms.

Vault Pro safes are built for the primary purpose of keeping your firearms and other valuables safe from theft and fire. However, keeping guns out of the hands of those who shouldn’t have access to them can be equally important. “ If we can save even one life by getting weapons safely secured and out of the reach of children and at risk individuals, we will have accomplished something very worthwhile ,” say’s Tony, owner of Vault Pro USA.

Vault Pro is a proud sponsor of the Project Child Safe program created by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms industry. In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month we are reminding gun owners to securely store their firearms to help prevent unauthorized access to weapons, that could save a life.

“Given that two-thirds of firearms-related fatalities are suicides, firearms owners can play a role in helping to prevent these tragedies,” said Steve Sanetti, NSSF’s President and CEO. “Understanding what to look for, having a brave conversation and securing firearms when not in use can help save lives.”

The NSSF has formed a collaborative partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention with an emphasis on a national firearms suicide prevention program. The goal is to reduce annual suicide rate by at least 20 percent by 2025.

Key to achieving this goal is The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

If you or someone you care about are in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-274-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741-741. They are open 24/7 and here to help anyone struggling with suicide: Youth, Veterans, Loss Survivors, Disaster Survivors or anyone else at risk. Please call us.

Suicide Prevention

Learn the risks and warning signs of suicide: If you are worried about a friend or family member, don’t wait to reach out. View AFSP’s “Talk Saves Lives” video.

Let them know you care: It’s okay to talk directly with someone about whether they had thoughts of suicide and to encourage them to seek help, according to AFSP. Asking about suicidal thoughts and showing concern will not put someone at greater risk.

If you are concerned about a loved one: Always store firearms securely and consider temporary off-site storage for firearms with a trusted friend or relative. View the AFSP-NSSF Firearms prevention and Suicide Prevention brochure.

Project ChildSafe also provides a full library of videos, brochures and other tools on its websiteto help gun owners practice and promote responsible firearms ownership.

Stay safe,

Tony

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