Marin loses community members every year to gun tragedies, including firearm suicides. In addition, firearms have become the leading cause of death for our children in America. Together, we can prevent gun tragedies in our community.
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If you or someone you know is in crisis and at imminent risk of self-harm or harm to others, CALL 911.
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
If you own a gun, always store your gun locked, unloaded and separate from ammunition.
Ask about the presence of guns in homes before your children visit a new home.
Have a playdate planned?
Learn how to ask about the presence of guns in another family's home.
Use these sample conversations.
FIREARMS AND SUICIDE
If you or a loved one has thoughts of suicide, hope & help is available.
CALL OR TEXT 988.
80% OF MARIN'S GUN DEATHS ARE FIREARM SUICIDES.
A moment of crisis can happen to anyone.
Learn more about how to prevent a firearm tragedy:
Safe Stories highlight the experiences of individuals who came close to gun suicide and detail how safe gun storage can help save lives.
Be SMART Resources detail warning signs, statistics, and crisis intervention resources pertaining to child firearm suicide.
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