Gun safety group Brady relaunched its website, End Family Fire, dedicated to firearm storage, on Monday.
The organization got its name from Sarah Brady, the wife of former White House press secretary Jim Brady. Sarah took over as chairwoman of the board in 1989, shortly after her husband survived an assassination attempt against then-President Ronald Reagan but suffered a gunshot wound that left him paralyzed.
Now, its latest update is endfamilyfire.org, a website that provides users with a self-assessment that can help them draft a personalized firearms storage policy.
“Gun owners admirably want to put their family and safety first, and their choices to safely and securely store firearms protect families and communities all over the country,” Brady President Kris Brown said in a statement.
“Whether it’s for a longtime gun owner who needs a reminder to reconsider storage amid life or household changes or a new gun owner who is not yet aware of storage risks and options, EndFamilyFire.org provides personalized guidance so everyone can feel informed on the best way to safely store their firearms,” Brown added.
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The Gun Violence Archive has reported 1,094 unintentional shootings so far this year. This number has been trending downward since 2020, which saw a peak of 2,328 accidental shootings.
According to Brady’s findings, 4.6 million children in America live in homes with unlocked and loaded guns. The organization also found that the most unintentional shootings happen on Independence Day, New Year’s, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.