#SaferStorage Day of Action

October 2021

T4CIP’s second Day of Action was on October 27, 2021 about safer storage of firearms. You can search #SaferStorage on Twitter/X and Instagram to see some of the great posts from participants and partners. In addition to in-person local events across the U.S., the Day of Action had 460 participants and more than 1,000 posts across social media.

T4CIP trainees were asked to promote #SaferStorage messages during a targeted Day of Action, but these materials are available to use year-round.

Lead Topic Expert
Dr. Lois Lee
Boston Children’s Hospital
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Headshot of Dr. Lois Lee
Infographic titled 'T4CIP Day of Action | October 27, 2021.' It lists activities for #SaferStorage, including 460 users, 1,050 posts, 3,618,365 impressions, educational events for trainees, local TV interviews, letters to the editor, public education events, articles in newsletters, morning reports/conferences, blog posts, social media takeovers, and Twitter chat.

Social Media Graphics

Download the graphics by clicking your preferred size (Instagram post, Facebook post, X post) and language (English or Spanish).

3,500 kids

34% of U.S. households

Hidden not safe

Does you child know?

Ammunition separately

Aerial community

Neighborhood safer storage

Child proof

Asking Saves Kids (Version 3)

Asking Saves Kids (Version 4)

Safer storage examples (Version 1)

Safer storage examples (Version 2)

Things to store securely

Puzzle piece safer storage

Leading cause of injury death

Decrease injuries

Range of safer storage options

4.6 million U.S. children

Asking Saves Kids (Version 2)

Asking Saves Kids (Version 1)

Additional Outreach Materials

Safer Storage Gif 1

Learn from leading experts on how to ask about safer firearm storage in the home:

  • Dr. Judy Schaechter (American Board of Pediatrics)

  • Dr. Lois Lee (Boston Children’s Hospital)