Safe Storage Model Policy Guide

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This document discusses how to store guns safely along with related policy. It cites and compares laws by state that require guns to be locked up and unloaded when not in use, especially around kids or people who shouldn't have them. The guide explains how safe storage can prevent gun accidents, thefts, and suicides. It also suggests penalties for not following these rules and recommends sharing safety information in schools and gun stores. The goal is to make communities safer by keeping guns out of the wrong hands.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Trauma; Violence

Audience: Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Data Collection; Firearms; Suicide Prevention; Policy; Gun Violence

Institutions: Johns Hopkins University

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