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Fi****ms Safety for Su***de Prevention: Practical Guidance for Health Professionals

Are you a social worker, mental health professional, healthcare provider, or peer support specialist looking to strengthen your understanding of firearm safety and su***de prevention? Join us for this valuable training designed to improve culturally informed conversations around lethal means safety while earning continuing education credit.

In the United States, fi****ms are involved in approximately 55% of all su***de deaths and remain the leading method of su***de. While healthcare and helping professionals are encouraged to engage in lethal means safety counseling with individuals at risk, many have limited exposure to fi****ms, firearm culture, or veteran culture. This training is designed to build knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to support those important conversations.

Topics Include:

• Su***de risk and su***de risk management
• Veteran culture and its relevance to su***de prevention
• Firearm culture and responsible firearm ownership
• Safe firearm storage and locking devices
• Legal considerations regarding firearm transfers
• Practical, culturally informed approaches to lethal means counseling

Hands-On Learning Opportunity

Participants will have the opportunity to see and handle a variety of firearm safety devices and locking mechanisms. Instructors will provide hands-on demonstrations of how common firearm locks are properly installed and used, helping attendees better understand safe storage practices and how to discuss them effectively with clients and patients.

Event Details

📍 Location:
Bellevue Gun Club
13216 SE 32nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98005

🗓️ Date: June 26, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The training will include presentations, videos, demonstrations of various firearm types, and practical instruction on firearm safety devices. There will be no live fire during this course. A Q&A session will follow for those who wish to continue the discussion.

⚠️ This training is intended for social workers, healthcare professionals, mental health providers, peer support specialists, and other helping professionals.

👥 Space is limited to 24 participants.

Cost

There is no cost to attend. This training is funded through the Staff Sergeant Fox Su***de Prevention Grant and hosted by NineLine Veteran Services as part of our continued commitment to su***de prevention, community education, and veteran wellness.

Registration

To reserve your spot, contact:

📧 Brett Bass – [email protected]

By increasing our understanding of both firearm culture and su***de prevention best practices, we can better support our clients, patients, veterans, and communities.

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