Gun violence is a public health epidemic that is injuring and killing children at alarming rates. Any death from gun violence is one too many if it's in your family or your community. We must implement common-sense solutions that have been proven to reduce these injuries and deaths.
#EndGunViolence 
Ask About Guns
The ASK (Asking Saves Kids) campaign promotes a simple idea with the potential to help keep kids safe. Ask, "Is there an unlocked gun in your house?" before sending your child over to play.
Agree to Agree
Gun injuries are the leading cause of death for children and teens ages 1-17 in the U.S. (Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions). The AAP is a proud partner of the Ad Council's Agree to Agree campaign, because everyone can agree that no child or young person should be injured or killed by a firearm. Together, we can start productive conversations that can save lives. Learn more at AgreeToAgree.org.
You can also spread the word by sharing these social graphics to help prevent youth firearm injuries.
Wear Orange
Every year, Everytown for Gun Safety and partner organizations like the AAP wear orange: both to honor those who have lost their lives and loved ones to gun violence, and to demand a future free from gun violence. Join the movement and #WearOrange on Wear Orange Weekend in June.
Social Media Graphics
Firearm Safety for Families
Ask About Firearms Before a Playdate
Keep the “Safe” in Firearm Safety
Firearm Safety for Parents of Teens
The Safest Home
If You Own a Firearm
Children as Young as 3
Videos
Public Service Announcement: Safe Gun Storage
Asking About Gun Safety
HealthyChildren.org Articles
Gun Deaths: Urgent Public Health Crisis Affecting Children & Teens
Is there An Unlocked Gun Where Your Child Plays?
Guns in the Home
Voices Blog Posts
Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Children
Communities Need Organized Support After School Shootings
Guns and Intimate Partner Violence: An Infant Mental Health Issue
Last Updated
05/23/2023
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics