With Veterans at Far Greater Risk of Gun Suicide, New National Campaign Promotes Safe Firearm Storage to Save Lives

Veterans make up roughly 7% of U.S. adults, but they account for 18% of the nation’s gun suicide deaths. Brady and the Ad Council are launching new digital video public service advertisements (PSAs) for their End Family Fire campaign: “Service Never Stops .” The series features real Veterans encouraging their fellow Veterans to store their firearms securely to protect themselves and their loved ones. Directed and produced by creative teams that included Veterans, the PSAs raise awareness about the risks of “family fire,” a shooting involving an improperly stored or…

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