Reach Out to A Wisconsin Veteran!

What are lethal means?

 

Lethal means are objects like guns, medications, alcohol, opioids or other substances, ropes, cords, or sharp objects that can be used during a suicidal crisis. 

 

 

Nearly 7 out of every 10 Veteran deaths by suicide are the result of firearm injuries (Dept. of Veteran Affairs, 2018).

 

 

Increasing the time and distance between someone in a suicidal crisis and access to lethal means can reduce suicide risk and save lives. 

 

 

Most people attempt suicide within 1 hour!

 

 

You can decrease access to lethal Means!

 

If someone in the home is feeling suicidal, has recently attempted suicide, or is experiencing a crisis, it is safest to remove lethal means from the household entirely until the situation improves.

For example: Store firearms with a firearm retailer (at Live Today Put It Away), or lock up firearms and put the key in a safe deposit box or give the key to a friend until the crisis has passed. Ask a family member to store medications safely and dispense safe quantities as necessary.

There are many options for gun storage and security as noted below from the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

 

Here are some additional ideas: