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    Most suicide deaths involve a firearm, for both veterans and civilians.

    The Armory Project (TAP) provides voluntary, temporary out-of-home firearm storage options through trusted partners in local communities.

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    Access to a firearm makes a suicidal crisis more dangerous.

    The Armory Project (TAP) provides voluntary, temporary out-of-home firearm storage options through trusted partners in local communities.

    Find Storage Near You
  • A scenic view of a calm river reflecting a lush green forest and a slightly foggy sky with blue and white hues.

    The Armory Project provides options for safe firearm storage with trusted partners.

    The Armory Project (TAP) provides voluntary, temporary out-of-home firearm storage options through trusted partners in local communities.

    Find Storage Near You

Who We Are

The Armory Project includes gun shop owners, sporting goods stores, military bases, and other partners who provide temporary storage and suicide prevention resources. The TAP team also includes researchers, veteran consultants, VA coordinators, and an advisory board of experts and advocates.

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The Impact of The Armory Project

Since 2021, TAP has helped expand access to voluntary, temporary storage options by equipping trained partners with practical tools and ongoing support.

TAP Impacts Between October 2021 and February 2026

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50+

Partners and Supporters in Our Network

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200+

Individuals Trained on Firearm Suicide Prevention

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22,000+

Firearm Owners Received Secure Firearm Storage Messaging

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95+

Individuals Helped (Firearms Stored)

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900+

Firearms Stored

Impact is made possible through the leadership of firearm businesses, ranges, and community supporters who choose to show up for the people they serve.

How Can We Help?

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I’m a Gun Owner

Explore voluntary storage options, create a personal storage plan, and learn about in-home and out-of-home secure storage solutions.

Resources for Gun Owners
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I’m an FFL, Range, or Gun Shop

Bring a proven, supported temporary storage program to your shop. Get training, tools, and ready-to-use materials from TAP.

Resources for FFLs & Ranges
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I’m a Community Partner

Build a local temporary storage network with TAP’s SOPs, templates, marketing materials, and free consultation support.

Resources for Community Partners

Suicide by Firearm

 

72%

Percentage of veteran suicides in the U.S. involving a firearm

53%

Percentage of suicides where a firearm was used in civilian and veteran suicides in 2023

Based on 2021 data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and 2022 CDC data. https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/data.asp

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Together, we can save lives.

TAP works because of the collaboration of firearm retailers, instructors, military bases, community groups, veterans, and firearm owners. Everyone who wants to help prevent firearm suicide and promote safe storage is welcome.

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Your donation helps expand voluntary, temporary firearm storage options, equip partners with training and tools, and reach more firearm owners with secure storage messaging.

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