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Securely Storing Firearms and Medications | South Central MIRECC

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About Securely Storing Firearms and Medications to Reduce Suicide Risk

This comprehensive guide empowers caregivers to have meaningful conversations with Veterans about secure firearm storage and provides actionable steps for securely storing firearms and medications, ultimately aiming to reduce suicide risk. The guide:

  • Provides an overview of the importance of secure storage.
  • Discusses when and how to have secure storage conversations.
  • Includes a list of helpful resources with links to tools on caregiver support, secure storage, education, family and social stressors, and more.
  • Published 2025

This product is a best practice.

 

Developers

  • Gala True, PhD co-lead developer
  • Katherine MacWilliams, MPH co-lead developer
  • Margaret Featherston, LCSW
  • Catherine Dubicki, MSEd

Caregiver peer research team:

  • Rachel Moyers, PhD
  • Sharon Urbina, BA
  • Deidre Blascyk, BSBA

How Will You Use This Product?

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Use of these Materials and Finding VA Health Care

Please note that the health care information provided in these materials is for educational purposes only. It does not replace the role of a medical practitioner for advice on care and treatment. If you are looking for professional medical care, find your local VA healthcare center by using the VA Location Directory. This page may contain links that will take you outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs website. VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the linked websites.

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Last updated: September 5, 2025

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