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Secure Firearm Storage Education & Policy Series
This 6-part series will prepare medical students and healthcare professionals to be knowledgeable and effective advocates for evidence-based secure firearm storage and child access prevention policies.
Think critically and independently about the secure storage law in your state
Articulate: Should my state law be changed? If so, why and how?
Session I: February 17, 2025
Current state of affairs in the US regarding secure firearm storage laws, (federal laws and range of state laws) giving learners a framework and resources to evaluate their state’s law.
Session II: March 28, 2025
Education on the evidence that secure storage laws work followed by a discussion of how to use that in messaging.
Session III: April 21, 2025
Coaching on tone and the power of storytelling, sharing anecdotes, perseverance, and how it relates to the importance of relationship building with legislative aides .
Session IV: September 17, 2025
Educational and feedback session on communicating with legislators who are likely to be supportive of improving secure storage law and how to engage them.
Fall StandSAFE 2025
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One of SAFE’s two annual events that are open to all clinicians and trainees. Brian H. Williams, MD, FACS, is a member of SAFE’s National Board of Directors, shared the critical shift from federal to state policies in firearm injury prevention work.
Dr. Williams is a trauma surgeon, a USAF veteran, former congressional health policy advisor, and nationally recognized expert in gun violence prevention and healthcare disparities; writer and bestselling author of "The Bodies Keep Coming"
You may purchase his book directly from the publisher - please use Promo Code for 30% off: SAFE2025
Spring StandSAFE 2025
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Dr. Cedric Dark talked about his recent book "Under the Gun - An ER Doctor's Cure for America's Gun Epidemic". He was interviewed by Meagan Mitchell and Ariana Ali, both second year medical students at George Washington University Medical School, where Dr. Dark served as Chief Resident. Currently, Dr. Dark is an Assistant Professor in the Henry J. N. Taub Department of Emergency Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.
His book is excellent and you can purchase directly from the publisher.