Safe Stories

A collection of stories of people who came close to gun suicide

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Every day in America, 67 parents, siblings, partners and friends die by gun suicide.

These are the stories of several individuals who came close to gun suicide and how safe gun storage can help save lives.

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Portrait of Tom C.

Photo of gun suicide survivor Tom C. in the army in a collage of journal entires.

“My first experience dealing with suicide in the
military was when it happened to my boss.”

Portrait of Reba R.P.

Photo of Reba R.P.'s son who was lost to gun suicide spliced with a journal entry.

“My son Ricky loved old soul singers
and looking out for the elderly in our apartment
complex. He was a beautiful boy.”

Portrait of gun suicide survivor Cliff B.

Photo of building wreckage with text "My suicide attempt had to do with 9/11"

“My suicide attempt had to do with 9/ 11.”

Portrait of gun suicide survivor Donna-Marie D.

Diagram of the anatomy of a firearm overlayed with text "My Dad was a gunsmith."

“Guns put a roof over our head and food in our
stomach. They were just a normal part of life.”

Portrait of Chris J.

Photo of Chris bikeriding and a quote about gun safety rules, "And that's where my story of having the firearm locked up probably ended up saving my life."

“Growing up, my brother and I were like a dynamic duo out there.”

Portrait of gun suicide survivor Kyleanne H.

Silouette of Kyleanne H. in uniform with an artistic rendering of journal quote "I was running into wall after wall" leading to suicidal thoughts and actions.

“In eighth grade, I was voted most likely to be the next Annie Oakley in a Wild West show.”

Lifestyle picture of former NHL player and gun suicide survivor Clint M.

Artistic rendering of a hockey goalie with scribbles.

“March 22, 1989. I’ll never forget the date I suffered one of the most horrific injuries in all professional sports.”

Image of printed book with artistic sketch of someone talking on the cover.

Every day in America, 67 parents, siblings, partners and friends die by gun suicide. These are the stories of several individuals who came close to gun suicide and how safe gun storage can help save lives.

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Photo of gun suicide survivor Tom C. in the army in a collage of journal entires.

Portrait of Tom C.

“My first experience dealing with suicide was when it happened to my boss.”

Portrait of Reba R.P.

Photo of Reba R.P.'s son who was lost to gun suicide spliced with a journal entry.

“My son Ricky loved old soul singers and looking out for the elderly in our apartment complex. He was a beautiful boy.”

Photo of building wreckage with text "My suicide attempt had to do with 9/11"

Portrait of gun suicide survivor Cliff B.

“My suicide attempt had to do with 9/11.”

Portrait of gun suicide survivor Donna-Marie D.

Diagram of the anatomy of a firearm overlayed with text "My Dad was a gunsmith."

“Guns put a roof over our head and food in our stomach. They were just a normal part of life.”

Photo of Chris bikeriding and a quote about gun safety rules, "And that's where my story of having the firearm locked up probably ended up saving my life."

Portrait of Chris J.

“Growing up, my brother and I were like a dynamic duo out there.”

Portrait of gun suicide survivor Kyleanne H.

Silouette of Kyleanne H. in uniform with an artistic rendering of journal quote "I was running into wall after wall" leading to suicidal thoughts and actions.

“In eighth grade, I was voted most likely to be the next Annie Oakley in a Wild West show.”

Artistic rendering of a hockey goalie with scribbles.

Lifestyle picture of former NHL player and gun suicide survivor Clint M.

“March 22, 1989. I’ll never forget the date I suffered one of the most horrific injuries in all professional sports.”

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