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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions
You wouldn't leave your bike unlocked. Don't leave your firearm unlocked.
Locking up your firearm is as quick and simple as locking your bike.
For more resources and information on safe storage, visit: everyguneverytime.org
Gwen LaCroix lost her son, Jonah, to firearm suicide with an unsecured gun in 2016. Since then, she has advocated for suicide prevention and gun storage safety, raising awareness to help families protect their loved ones from harm. Read their story: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
🏫 In approximately 74% of school shootings, the gun comes from home or the home of a family or friend.
That’s why we’re promoting safe gun storage—because gun safety starts at home. Your gift will help spread the word!
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions
Before the playdate, ask the question.
“Are firearms in the home stored unloaded and locked?”
Our parents’ guide to safe gun storage shares simple steps families can take to help prevent tragedies and keep kids safe. Explore resources and information: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
📍The Center joined @ceasefirepa.bsky.social for their advocacy day at the Pennsylvania State Capitol!
Advocates, survivors, and community leaders came together to raise their voices for policies & practices that help prevent gun violence and build safer communities across PA.
#EndGunViolence
Guns fuel our nation’s high homicide rates. But solutions exist.
Our new web page on firearm homicide breaks down the data, trends, and evidence-based solutions to help save lives. Explore the page: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
Join us for a special Baltimore screening of ALL THE EMPTY ROOMS — the Academy Award-winning @netflix.com doc short — followed by a panel discussion with gun violence experts, survivors, and community leaders.
📅 Tuesday, June 23
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 The Senator Theatre, Baltimore
Register to attend:
Myth or Fact? 🔐🔍
The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions addresses common myths about firearm storage.
During #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth, find trusted guidance and resources about safe gun storage: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
Kristin Song lost her son, Ethan, to a gunshot wound from an unsecured firearm in 2018. Since then, she has become a dedicated advocate for safe firearm storage laws, working to ensure that no other family endures a tragedy that could have been prevented. Read: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...
Special Baltimore screening of Academy-Award winning documentary short, All The Empty Rooms