A campaign to keep our kids safer
Guns are the leading cause of death for American children and teens.
Children’s Hospital New Orleans, the New Orleans Department of Health, and Be SMART are teaming up to raise awareness that secure gun storage – storing guns locked, unloaded and separate from ammunition – can save children’s lives. Responsible gun ownership protects kids and reduces child firearm deaths.
Guns are now the leading cause of death among children in the United States. That is why it is more important than ever for parents and caregivers to know how secure gun storage works.
Help keep kids safer by ensuring that all guns in your home or vehicles are securely stored.
Click here to fill out our form to get a free gun lock delivered to your home. Only Orleans Parish residents are eligible to receive the free gun locks. Limit one per household.
Learn more about Children's Hospital's Level II Trauma Center
Learn more about secure gun storage by clicking here. Questions or want to get involved? Please contact our Trauma Outreach team at 504.894.6960.
New Orleans community members are coming together to lend their voices to this campaign.
Let's hear what they have to say.
We will be out in the community raising awareness and distributing free biometric gun safes. Come visit with us.
• Thursday, June 1 | 6 PM – 8 PM | SUNO Gym | 6400 Press Dr. New Orleans, LA 70126
• Saturday, June 3 | 10 AM - 1 PM | Federal City Green Space | 2300 General Meyer Ave. New Orleans, LA 70114
• Thursday, June 15 | 4 PM - 6 PM | Norman Mayer Regional Library | 3001 Gentilly Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70122
• Saturday, June 17 | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | East New Orleans Regional Library | 5641 Read Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70127
Donate
Click here to make a donation to support this work, including continuing to fund the availability of gun safes and education for Orleans Parish residents.
Additional Resources
Our partners at Be SMART have a variety of resources for you and your family to learn more about gun safety.
Visit their website here or click on one of the links below to join us in the effort to create a safer environment for kids.
Click here for suicide prevention resources.
Watch our video below for instructions on how to set-up and use a biometric gun safe.
