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.
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
50+
Partners and Supporters in Our Network
200+
Individuals Trained on Firearm Suicide Prevention
22,000+
Firearm Owners Received Secure Firearm Storage Messaging
95+
Individuals Helped (Firearms Stored)
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?
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.
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.
I’m a Community Partner
Build a local temporary storage network with TAP’s SOPs, templates, marketing materials, and free consultation support.
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
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.
Support TAP
Your donation helps expand voluntary, temporary firearm storage options, equip partners with training and tools, and reach more firearm owners with secure storage messaging.