Expressing support for the designation of September 9, 2025, as "National Firearm Suicide Prevention Day" to educate about the growing firearm suicide crisis in the United States and promote the importance of storing firearms safely and securely as an essential component of suicide prevention.

This measure supports naming September 9, 2025, as “National Firearm Suicide Prevention Day.” Its goal is to raise awareness about the growing crisis of suicide involving firearms and to promote safely storing guns as a key way to prevent suicide .

It does not change any laws. It encourages communities, families, and gun owners to learn about risks and use secure storage to help save lives .

• Key points:
  • Who is affected: Communities, families, and gun owners nationwide
  • What changes: Public awareness and education efforts are encouraged; safe storage is emphasized as essential for suicide prevention (no new legal requirements)
  • When: September 9, 2025, recognized as a day of awareness