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Confidence Is Built on Care: Women Leading the Way in Firearm Safety
By Robyn Sandoval President, CEO and Owner, A Girl & A Gun Every generation of women leaves its mark on history, not just through bold moments, but through the quiet, steady choices that protect families and strengthen communities. During Women’s History Month, it is fitting to recognize the women who are stepping forward as […]
Women’s History Month: Confidence, Competence and Responsible Ownership
By Shanea Daniels Executive Director, U2AC March is Women’s History Month — a time to honor the women who have shaped our nation through courage, leadership and quiet strength. It is also a time to recognize the growing number of women who are stepping confidently into firearm ownership, training and personal protection. Across the […]
Safety Is a Legacy of Love
By Taniece Reed Pretty Shooters Firearms Black History Month is a time of pride, reflection and gratitude for me. It reminds us all of the resilience, courage and determination that have shaped our communities for generations to come. It also invites us to reflect on the responsibility of protecting what we’ve built. Our families, […]
Building Connections and Listening: The Key to Real Conversations at SHOT Show 2026
By Project ChildSafe Staff In an age where digital communication dominates, face-to-face interactions still hold unmatched value. SHOT Show® 2026 offered an incredible opportunity to foster connections, engage in real conversations and amplify Project ChildSafe’s mission of promoting firearm safety across the nation. With five full days of on-the-ground event support, our SHOT Show presence highlighted how listening and […]
Project ChildSafe’s Countdown to 2026
As we approach the New Year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the milestones that made 2025 a defining year for Project ChildSafe. Each achievement marks tremendous progress in our mission to promote firearm safety and responsible gun ownership across diverse communities. Counting down to 2026, here’s a recap of this year’s highlights: […]
Firearms and Suicide Prevention: Everybody Has a Role.
By Jared Porter American Foundation for Suicide Prevention As an avid hunter and shooter, firearms are a part of my life. I have guns in my home, and many of my friends and family do, too. Some of my most meaningful memories have been made while hunting deer and waterfowl with people I care about. […]
A Spectrum of Storage Options for Preventing Firearm Suicide
By Dr. Claire Houtsma and Dr. Gala True Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC), School of Medicine, Section of Community and Population Medicine Consider the following real-life scenario… Jay is an Army Veteran living with posttraumatic stress disorder and depression related to his military service. He lives on a farm with his wife and […]
With Safety and Responsibility Top of Mind, Shooting Sports Are Among the Safest
By Becky Yackley World Champion Pistol Shooter As a mother and competitor, the yearly August chorus of “It’s National Shooting Sports Month!”, always makes me grin. August is a time when many people switch to “back to school” mode, but I’m still in full-tilt competition season and I enjoy seeing my sport recognized nationally for […]
Aiming Big: Finding Purpose in Shooting Sports
By Mary Tucker Olympian & NCAA Champion When I was in eighth grade, I decided I wanted to attend a different high school than my older sisters. My mom wasn’t sold on the idea, but I applied anyway. When I got in, we made a deal: I could go, but I had to play a […]