Gun In Home

• Gun related injuries are a leading cause of death in children.
• In Ohio, 1 in 4 households have a gun.
• A gun kept in the house is 43 times more likely to kill someone in the family than someone else out of self defense.
• The risk of suicide is 5 times more likely if a gun is kept in the home.
• Young children are most likely to be injured, either shooting themselves or a playmate, while playing with a gun found in the home.
• Provide education to children and parents as well as education regarding gun safety.
• The Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program from the National Rifle Association (see WEB address below.)
• The ASK (Asking Saves Kids) campaign advises parents to ask neighbors and friends if they have a gun in the house before allowing their child to play at their house. The web site also provides tips on how to discuss the topic with neighbors and friends.
• Gun locks are available for free from some police departments. See the “Common Sense about Kids and Guns” web site below.
  

• University Hospitals of Cleveland Community Safety and Resources Center: Coordinator will assist teachers and staff with education programs. Call (216) 844-6229.
• National Safety Council Local Chapter:
  (330) 747-8657, (800) 715-0358.
• Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence:
  444 Floyd Street, Toledo, Ohio 43620 (419) 244-7442.
  
• Common Sense About Kids and Guns:
  www.kidsandguns.org
• American Academy of Pediatrics:
  www.aap.org/family/tipp-firearms.htm
  
• Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program:
  www.nrahq.org/safety/eddie/index.asp
• PAX ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Campaign:
  www.paxusa.org/ask/index.html