Videos tagged with Suicide Prevention

Eric Barlow, a 4th generation rancher and elected official from Gillette, Wyoming, emphasizes shared values of freedom, honesty, and hard work. He advocates for firearm owners to be active participants in discussions about community safety, highlighting the firearm industry's commitment to real solutions. These include distributing 100 million free gun locks, strengthening background checks, and investing in suicide prevention programs.

Tim Ferriss shares a deeply personal account of his struggles with childhood trauma and suicidal ideation during his college years. He details a specific incident where he planned to end his life, intending to make it appear accidental, and how his mother's reaction to a library notification ultimately saved him by highlighting the profound impact his death would have on his loved ones.

This town hall emphasizes the critical role of connection and small gestures in suicide prevention, drawing on the experiences of a VA official. The speaker highlights that timely outreach can save lives and that organizational excellence in small details is fundamental to larger success in mental health initiatives.

This video provides highlights from Day 3 of SHOT Show 2026, emphasizing the critical role of in-person networking for business growth. It showcases the Archery Business & Hunting Pavilion, featuring archery equipment and hunting technology, and discusses the industry's involvement in suicide prevention initiatives. The coverage offers insights into manufacturer access and the synergistic relationship between shooting sports and archery.

This video highlights the firearm industry's commitment to safety through initiatives like distributing over 100 million free gun locks and investing in suicide prevention. Miguel Santiago, a Smith & Wesson employee, emphasizes the personal importance of safe gun storage and communication with children. The NSSF promotes resources for responsible gun ownership.

This video promotes firearm safety through secure storage, particularly highlighting its role in suicide prevention. It emphasizes that secure storage is an ongoing commitment, not a one-time task, and encourages viewers to "check their storage, talk about it, and save lives." The video uses the hashtag #GunStorageCheckWeek to raise awareness and directs viewers to GunStorageCheck.org for more information. It's a repost from Instagram by @kristytitus, sponsored by NSSF.

This episode of Gun Talk Nation features Ryan Gresham in conversation with Mike Sodini of Walk the Talk America and Gala True of The Armory Project. They discuss innovative firearm storage solutions aimed at supporting individuals facing mental health challenges, thereby preventing tragedies and upholding Second Amendment rights. The discussion covers constructive legislative approaches, voluntary gun storage options for FFLs, fostering open dialogue about mental health within the gun community, and training mental health professionals on gun culture. The episode highlights real-world success stories and offers practical, rights-respecting solutions for both firearms enthusiasts and mental health advocates.

This video features a personal account of a life-altering event at age 21 involving a miscarriage and a subsequent mental health crisis. The speaker details a period of severe alcohol and drug abuse, culminating in a suicidal ideation moment where a shotgun was involved. The narrative highlights a profound turning point in the speaker's life.

This podcast episode features an in-depth and emotional conversation with Kevin Dixie, a firearms trainer and advocate. Dixie shares his personal journey of overcoming childhood trauma, depression, and violence, explaining how his relationship with firearms evolved from a path towards harm to one of healing and empowerment. The discussion covers the misunderstood nature of community violence, media portrayals of Black gun culture, effective solutions to violence's root causes, and his vision for a 40-acre project in Georgia integrating Second Amendment education, literacy, farming, and purpose. The episode emphasizes that true gun rights should be inclusive of all Americans, highlighting themes of redemption and community.

This video features Ryan Price from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) discussing their partnership with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) to address firearm-related suicide. The interview, conducted at SHOT Show TV, highlights the distribution of a suicide prevention toolkit for ranges, retailers, and instructors. The toolkit emphasizes responsible firearm ownership and strategies like firearm locking during crises. Links are provided for more information and to order the free toolkit.

Blake Cook, a former 82nd Airborne combat veteran and SWAT officer, shares his harrowing experiences, including surviving an IED blast in Afghanistan and a mistaken death notification. He details his transition to law enforcement, focusing on SWAT and undercover work targeting gang intelligence in Fayetteville, NC. Cook emphasizes resilience, the importance of support systems, and sharing survival stories to help others overcome trauma.

This YouTube Shorts video's title "#1 Cause of Death Starts w/ M but isn't Murder???" and description "#shorts #masculinity #father" strongly suggest a discussion about a significant cause of mortality that is often overlooked or misunderstood, potentially relating to health or societal issues rather than overt violence. The hashtags "masculinity" and "father" hint at a focus on male health, societal pressures on men, or paternal roles in relation to this cause of death. While the title uses a clickbait-style question, it aims to pique curiosity about a serious topic potentially impacting men and families.