{"id":218087,"date":"2025-07-21T00:18:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T05:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=218087"},"modified":"2025-10-15T11:08:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T16:08:37","slug":"pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Pause to Protect: Firearm Suicide Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">4<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pause to Protect doesn\u2019t just talk about gun safety\u2014it acts on it. Founded by multidisciplinary experts at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuanschutz.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention\" title=\"Pause to Protect: Firearm Suicide Prevention\">University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus<\/a>, this initiative invites firearms retailers and owners to take direct steps that protect lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-what-pause-to-protect-stands-for\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention\" title=\"Pause to Protect: Firearm Suicide Prevention\" data-level=\"2\">What Pause to Protect Stands For<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-why-every-firearm-owner-can-get-behind-it\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention\" title=\"Pause to Protect: Firearm Suicide Prevention\" data-level=\"2\">Why Every Firearm Owner Can Get Behind It<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-it-works-clear-simple-effective\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention\" title=\"Pause to Protect: Firearm Suicide Prevention\" data-level=\"2\">How It Works\u2014Clear, Simple, Effective<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-measurable-impact-not-just-momentum\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention\" title=\"Pause to Protect: Firearm Suicide Prevention\" data-level=\"2\">Measurable Impact, Not Just Momentum<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-serving-those-who-serve\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention\" title=\"Pause to Protect: Firearm Suicide Prevention\" data-level=\"2\">Serving Those Who Serve<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-who-funds-it-and-who-doesn-t\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention\" title=\"Pause to Protect: Firearm Suicide Prevention\" data-level=\"2\">Who Funds It\u2014and Who Doesn\u2019t<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-comes-next\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention\" title=\"Pause to Protect: Firearm Suicide Prevention\" data-level=\"2\">What Comes Next?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-bottom-line\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention\" title=\"Pause to Protect: Firearm Suicide Prevention\" data-level=\"2\">The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-pause-to-protect-stands-for\">What Pause to Protect Stands For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At its core, <a href=\"https:\/\/pausetoprotect.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention\" title=\"Pause to Protect: Firearm Suicide Prevention\">Pause to Protect <\/a>empowers businesses and individuals to choose safety by offering practical tools and guidance. They share free educational materials and partner with firearm stores and ranges to provide secure storage options\u2014everything from on-site lockboxes to distributing gun locks and safes for home use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They don\u2019t push mandates or government overreach. Instead, they offer <em><strong>voluntary<\/strong><\/em> best practices backed by technical support and standard operating procedures to reduce theft, suicide, accidental shootings, and youth access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pause to Protect: How Safe Gun Storage Saves Lives\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7Zu0LpRakoc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Betz talks about the core mission of Pause to Protect.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-every-firearm-owner-can-get-behind-it\">Why Every Firearm Owner Can Get Behind It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pause to Protect doesn\u2019t rely on fear or polarization. It recognizes that secure storage isn\u2019t a political flashpoint\u2014it\u2019s common sense. Firearm businesses near military bases and beyond agree: offering secure storage or discounted walk\u2011away solutions offers peace of mind for everyone\u2014owners and public alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it gets results. By connecting veterans, families, and firearm owners with resources, the program steps off the angry rhetoric and into real-world action\u2014addressing suicide and accidental injury head\u2011on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-it-works-clear-simple-effective\">How It Works\u2014Clear, Simple, Effective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pause to Protect builds practical toolkits. Their website provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free resources for retailers to train staff and inform customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Templates and guides for implementing secure storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monetary stipends to businesses near military installations that commit to secure storage options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses can choose what fits them\u2014hand out gun locks, designate in-store lockboxes, or just educate customers. The initiative gives them the guidance and support they need, so participation feels manageable, not overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-measurable-impact-not-just-momentum\">Measurable Impact, Not Just Momentum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pause to Protect doesn\u2019t chase headlines. They track progress. Their network of partners grows steadily, and the resources they offer clearly aim to prevent tragedies\u2014from stolen firearms being used in crime to impulsive suicides that spiral in seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By reinforcing responsible storage practices as part of everyday firearm culture, the program blends the two sides of the <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/charlie-kirk-the-best-gun-debate-in-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention\" title=\"Pause to Protect: Firearm Suicide Prevention\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"280\">gun debate<\/a>. Pro\u2011Second Amendment voices see it as empowerment\u2014not restriction. Public safety advocates see reduced risk. Win\u2011win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-serving-those-who-serve\">Serving Those Who Serve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the program is open to all, it places a special focus on military communities. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/News\/Releases\/Release\/Article\/3964785\/department-of-defense-releases-its-annual-report-on-suicide-in-the-military-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention\" title=\"Pause to Protect: Firearm Suicide Prevention\">Department of Defense<\/a>, 523 service members died by suicide in 2023. Firearms were involved in 65% of suicides among active-duty Soldiers, 61% of spouse suicides, and 43% among dependents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research <a href=\"https:\/\/means-matter.hsph.harvard.edu\/means-matter\/duration\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention\" title=\"Pause to Protect: Firearm Suicide Prevention\">shows<\/a> that suicide attempts can happen within five to ten minutes of the decision. Increasing time and distance from a firearm\u2014like storing it offsite or locking it unloaded\u2014can give a person in crisis a chance to survive and get help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIn that at-risk moment, if someone is able to reach for a gun, they&#8217;re much more likely to die,\u201d said Dr. Emmy Betz, Director of Firearm Injury Prevention at CU Anschutz in recent video (see above). \u201cThe same is true if there&#8217;s a domestic violence circumstance or if there&#8217;s a kid who has access to an unsecured gun.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Betz emphasizes the point:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cFirearms are intended to be lethal, and so when they&#8217;re handled improperly or by someone who&#8217;s in crisis, the risk of death is much higher&#8230; Secure storage can prevent injury and death.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the central message of Pause to Protect: secure storage means protecting the family, the community, and the rights of responsible <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/everytown-gun-control-wants-to-train-gun-owners\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention\" title=\"Pause to Protect: Firearm Suicide Prevention\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"279\">gun owners<\/a> all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pause to Protect now partners with dozens of retailers\u2014many near military installations\u2014to offer free or low-cost storage for service members and their families. Hundreds more have<a href=\"https:\/\/www.army.mil\/article\/283647\/encouraging_lethal_means_safety_to_prevent_suicide_in_the_army\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention\" title=\"Pause to Protect: Firearm Suicide Prevention\"> signed on <\/a>to consider temporary storage upon request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-funds-it-and-who-doesn-t\">Who Funds It\u2014and Who Doesn\u2019t<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative receives support from the Department of Defense\u2019s Defense Suicide Prevention Office and USAA\u2019s Face the Fight Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the federal government does <strong><em>not<\/em><\/strong> control the program or collect data on participants. The goal is empowerment\u2014not surveillance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-comes-next\">What Comes Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pause to Protect is already expanding beyond military neighborhoods. They aim to scale nationwide. They plan research collaborations to measure real outcomes, not just downloads or sign\u2011ups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, they want to show that voluntary, community-based action can prevent injuries more effectively than extremes at either end of the political spectrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-bottom-line\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a gun owner, a retailer, a veteran, or simply someone who cares about keeping families safe\u2014Pause to Protect is your invitation to take real, meaningful action. This isn\u2019t about politics; it\u2019s about personal responsibility and community strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/pausetoprotect.org\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention\" title=\"Pause to Protect: Firearm Suicide Prevention\">pausetoprotect.org<\/a> to get involved, download tools, or start the conversation at your shop or range. Every lock, every pause, every step you take can help save a life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Join the effort\u2014because safety starts with us.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[<em>H\/T <a href=\"https:\/\/www.army.mil\/article\/283647\/encouraging_lethal_means_safety_to_prevent_suicide_in_the_army\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention\" title=\"Pause to Protect: Firearm Suicide Prevention\">US Army<\/a><\/em>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention\" title=\"Pause to Protect: Firearm Suicide Prevention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pause to Protect doesn\u2019t just talk about gun safety\u2014it acts on it. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":218090,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_specdata_upc":"","_specdata_placement":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4024,1],"tags":[132,607,122],"featured":[],"hunt365":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-218087","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news","8":"category-uncategorized","9":"tag-buzz","10":"tag-news","11":"tag-r2kba"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Pause to Protect: Firearm Suicide Prevention<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Pause to Protect helps gun shops near bases offer secure storage to prevent suicide and protect service members and families.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Pause to Protect: Firearm Suicide Prevention\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Pause to Protect doesn\u2019t just talk about gun safety\u2014it acts on it.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/pause-to-protect-firearm-suicide-prevention\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Gun Reviews and News | GunsAmerica.com\/Digest\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gunsamerica\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-07-21T05:18:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-10-15T16:08:37+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pause_To_Protect.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"900\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"600\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"S.H. 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