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Gun Safety Options in Domestic Violence Situations

Taking certain steps can help protect everyone:

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  • Selling the guns to a licensed firearms dealer.

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  • Asking local law enforcement for help storing or disposing of guns

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  • Transferring guns to another family member or trusted friend through a licensed firearms dealer.

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If any of the above are not feasible:

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  • Store ammunition separately from firearms

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Guns and Domestic Violence Can Be a Deadly Mix

Owning or having access to guns greatly increases the risk of harm or even death to those experiencing domestic violence -- including children, other family members, and new partners.

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  • Almost 50% of San Diego County homicides of current or former intimate partners were committed with a firearm.

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  • Abusers with guns are 5 times more likely to kill their victims.

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  • Nearly 2/3rds of child fatalities involving domestic violence were caused by guns

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  • Both abusers and victims of domestic violence have an increased risk of dying by suicide with a firearm.

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