Talk to your fellow Veterans about safe gun storage.

RallyPoint News — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 10:37:37 -0400

It takes a community to help reduce Veteran suicide. Learn how you can support Veterans by encouraging safe gun storage.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jul 31 at 2020 10:38 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 10:38:22 -0400

Excellent share, thank you, have a great RED Friday.

Response by CPL Douglas Chrysler made Jul 31 at 2020 5:50 PM

CPL Douglas Chrysler — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:50:01 -0400

I don't like the safe, but I feel better when I'm away from the house.

Response by PVT Mark Zehner made Aug 3 at 2020 2:53 PM

PVT Mark Zehner — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:53:58 -0400

Thank you!

Response by Sgt James S. made Aug 19 at 2020 11:08 PM

Sgt James S. — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 23:08:21 -0400

OK...I'll ask the obvious question: how exactly does "safe gun storage" reduce veteran suicide? A suicidal person is still perfectly capable of opening a gun safe, getting a bottle of pills from the bathroom, or getting a knife from the kitchen, etc.

Furthermore, any gun intended for defense in the event of a home invasion/intrusion is of little use if it is locked away in a manner that makes it cumbersome for the members of the household to retrieve and use if needed. If kept stored at all instead of carried on one's person, such guns are typically kept in a quick-access gun-safe (recommended), a hidden compartment, a closet, or even in a bedside drawer--either loaded and ready for use, or else with a loaded magazine next to it.

Any gun not designated for immediate response use *should* be kept locked up in a proper gun safe/cabinet to prevent unauthorized access by children/houseguests, but that won't stop a suicidal owner from getting to them.