According to a recent, VA-conducted study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, only about one in five gun-owing Veterans keep all their guns locked and unloaded. For someone in crisis, a locked firearm can mean the difference between a tragic outcome and a life saved. Gun safety is paramount for Veterans and their families, for recommendations visit the VISN4 website or check with local authorities. Veterans can pick up gun safety locks from the suicide prevention coordinator or police office at their local VA medical center.