TAP & Related Media
We are proud to share a collection of media, including articles about TAP efforts from both local and national news outlets, a video and a graphic novel we produced, and related videos.
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The Latest from TAP
DAV Magazine: Creating Space: How A Changing Gun Culture is Saving Veterans’ Lives (July/August 2024 Issue)
Wall Street Journal: How Gun Shops are Helping Prevent Suicide (12.23.23)
Journal Article: The Armory Project: Partnering with firearm retailers to promote and provide voluntary out-of-home firearm storage (7.14.23)
CBS News: A veteran started a gun shop. When a struggling soldier asked him to store his firearms, he started saving lives. (9.16.23)
National Webinar: Partnering with Firearm Retailers to Promote Temporary Out-of-Home Firearm Storage (1.25.22)
Baton Rouge Advocate: For veterans in crisis, these gun shops will hold onto firearms. Why aren't more retailers involved? (3.25.22)
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Saving Lives Together: Firearm Safety Video
Louisiana veterans Raul Fuster and Eva Alexander are featured in this video discussing firearm safety for suicide prevention. We produced this video in 2021 through close collaboration with firearm owners and instructors, including veterans, from across the state.
Public Health Webinar
Dr. Gala True and Caleb Morse discussed The Armory Project on this webinar hosted by the Colorado School of Public Health. Caleb was the very first TAP partner. An Army veteran, he owns the Rustic Renegade gun shop in Lafayette, LA .
(You can) help save a life!
Small actions can make a big difference to someone in crisis. In this video from the Department of Veterans affairs, service members and veterans share stories of everyday gestures that touched them when they needed it.
A Graphic Novel
Finding a Home for Your Guns
Together, we can save lives.
TAP works because of the collaboration of gun shop owners (FFLs), firearm instructors, community groups, veterans, and firearm owners. The Armory Project community welcomes everyone who wants to help prevent firearm suicide and promote safe storage.