Firearm Safety / Lethal Means Restriction
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The resources below were compiled in an attempt to provide general information and tips regarding firearm safety and lethal means restrictions.
Firearm Safety Tips for Alabamians
These 12 tips regarding firearm safety may be useful for you, as well as other experienced and new firearm owners.
Persuade a Client/Patient to Safeguard Firearms
A training video sponsored by QPR and ASPARC showing primary care providers how to persuade a suicidal client or patient to temporarily give up firearms while in crisis.
The video was developed with physicians in mind but is useful for any primary care provider including nurses, counselors, social workers, or even any adult interested in suicide prevention.
recognizing potential mass shooters
QPR/ASPARC training video with warning signs for recognizing mass shooters before he/she takes action.
for firearm vendors
QPR video intended to train firearm vendors to detect a person asking to buy a firearm while thinking of using it to kill themselves.