Unfortunately, 80% of fatal firearm incidents involving children occur in the home. Medical organizations, public health agencies, gun owners’ associations, and public safety personnel all support safe firearm storage practices in homes with children and youth. Studies show that proper gun storage is associated with significant reductions in the risk of unintentional injuries and suicides among children and youth.
Each year during the first week of summer, we work collaboratively to reduce firearm injuries in the pediatric population and beyond in our state by promoting firearm storage and safety through community outreach and professional education. This summer, the Georgia Stay SAFE Coalition is excited to announce the launch of the Georgia Stay SAFE Campaign.
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Please email region5rtac@gmail.com to learn more.
Georgia Stay SAFE Activity Book
Unfortunately, eighty percent of fatal firearm incidents involving children occur in the home. Medical organizations, public health agencies, gun owners’ associations, and public safety personnel all support safe firearm storage. Georgia Stay SAFE works to reduce firearm injuries in children by promoting safe firearm storage. The Georgia Stay SAFE Activity Book is an excellent tool to help families focus on safety and talk to children and teens about gun safety and what to do if they find a gun.
STOP! • DON’T TOUCH • LEAVE THE AREA • TELL AN ADULT
Injury Prevention Professionals and Partners – Check out Georgia Stays SAFE Resources on the following pages...
