Be SMART: Step Four - Recognize the role of guns in suicide
The fourth step in the Be SMART program is “R” Recognize the Role of Guns in Suicide.
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Be SMART: Step Three - Ask about unsecured guns in other homes
There are approximately 4.6 million U.S. children living in a household with at least one loaded, unlocked gun. That’s why you need to Ask about firearms in other homes your child visits.
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Be SMART: Step Two: Model responsible behavior
Modeling responsible behavior means that SMART adults make sure that kids don’t have the opportunity to access guns.
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Be SMART: Step One: Secure your guns
Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens in Missouri. We have the power to prevent these tragedies from happening.
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Be SMART: A campaign for gun safety
In the Diocese of Missouri we are committed to work to prevent child firearm tragedies. It is our responsibility as adults to keep children safe from accessing guns. Every adult can play a role in keeping our kids and communities safe by learning how to promote responsible gun ownership.
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Taking Action Against Gun Violence
From prayer vigils, to Sunday sermons, to marching in the streets, the Diocese of Missouri is engaging in efforts to end gun violence in our communities.
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Public Advocacy: So NO to Guns in Churches Bill
The Rev. Mary Haggerty urges us take a few minutes to call the members of the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety committee to urge them to vote NO on HB 282.
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Wear Orange for Gun Violence Awareness Sunday
The weekend of June 2-4, 2023, Episcopal Churches across the Diocese of Missouri are invited to participate in “Wear Orange Day” in honor of victims and survivors of gun violence across our country.
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Gun Violence Prevention: A Call to Action
We are gathering Episcopalians across the Diocese to respond to legislative issues, provide education, and pray together.
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Promoting Gun Sense
Sadly, the issue of gun violence prevention has become a partisan issue. It is NOT for us, as followers of Jesus, a partisan political issue; it is an issue of the sanctity of every human life and how we structure our common life together.
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