Firearms are now the leading cause of death among children in the United States. Keeping children, classrooms and communities safe from gun violence begins with secure gun storage.
There is a role for everyone in the conversation around secure gun storage. Be SMART is a framework that parents, relatives and caretakers can follow to help keep children safe.
- Secure all guns at home and in vehicles.
- Model responsible behavior around guns.
- Ask about unsecured guns in other homes.
- Recognize the role of guns in suicide.
- Tell others about SMART.
