Resources
#PROTECTUS
Gun owners and non-gun owners alike can find here resources for understanding the firearm violence epidemic in Minnesota, policies and actions we can take to end it, and how to mitigate the root causes of gun violence in their communities.
Educate Communities at Risk About Suicide Prevention and Limiting Access to Lethal Means
Preventing suicide should not be confined to medical settings. There are numerous community touch-points that can be leveraged to disseminate information about reducing access to lethal means.
Promote Clinician Counseling of Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means.
Clinicians are well-positioned to play a critical role in preventing suicide. Studies show that nearly half of people who die by suicide visited their primary doctor in the month before their death.
Invest in Data to Inform Effective Suicide Prevention Strategies
Investing in linking data across state governmental agencies would help us better understand the best opportunities for suicide preventative strategies.
Fund a State Center for Gun Violence Research
Gun violence prevention research is woefully underfunded compared to other public health concerns.
Create a Statewide Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention
States across the nation are creating individual offices to assess the local landscape of gun violence. These offices are critical in serving as leaders of statewide administration and coordination.
Raise the Age to Purchase and Possess a Gun from 18 to 21
Almost three quarters of Minnesotans support raising the minimum age to purchase a firearm. Gun injuries are the leading cause of death for people ages 18-20.
