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Strategic Storage
Questions & Answers

Would a gun safe or gun lock be helpful right now?

  • They can help you pause from making an impulsive choice of self harm that would have lasting consequences.

  • They can protect your guns from others messing with or stealing them.

  • There are other technologies you could use in addition to traditional gun safes or locks:

  • Other things you can do to add extra time and space for personal safety right now: 

    • keep your guns unloaded

    • store ammo in a place away from your guns

    • take apart the guns for cleaning and storage. 

Stories & Experiences

Activities & Resources

  • Pause to Protect has other details and resources about strategic firearm storage.

  • The Overwatch+Project provides resources on how to talk with someone about their firearms who is struggling with life

  • Lock 2 Live is a decision tool to help you figure out what might be the best way to store your firearms right now. 

  • Share your experiences HERE regarding strategic ways you store your firearms to help prevent suicide.

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SFSUSA is pro2A with a mission to prevent suicide by connecting firearm owners to technology, resources, education, and support in their time of need.

Firearm owners are strong, tough, and resilient. Our vision is of a stronger firearm community in the USA, where firearm owners can find solutions to their struggles while maintaining and enriching their reasons for living.

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