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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.
The reality:
Children often have easy access to guns in the home
1 in 3
homes with children have guns, many unlocked or loaded
3 in 4
children ages 5-14 know where firearms are kept in the home
80%
of unintentional firearm deaths of kids under 15 occur in a home
The problem:
Easy access to guns can lead to tragic consequences for children
17,500
youth are injured or killed each year due to gun violence
#2
Guns are the 2nd leading cause of death among children and teens
1.7M
children and teens live in a home with a loaded, unlocked gun
I PLEDGE TO ASK
PLEDGE TO ASK IN YOUR COMMUNITY, AND ENCOURAGE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO ASK TOO!
