One question could save your child's life

One question could save your child's life ASK ASKINGSAVESKIDS 1 in 3 homes with children in America have guns, many unlocked or loaded.! The reality: Children often have easy access to guns in the home percent of parents with guns keep at least one unlocked.? percent of parents with guns keep at least one loaded.2 25% 42% SQL 3 in 4 children ages 5-14 know where firearms are kept in the home.3 The problem: Easy access to guns can lead to tragic consequences for children children and teens are shot every day in gun accidents. That's over 3,000 youth every year. MMMMİ of firearm related deaths of children under 15 are unintentional shootings. 16% 2nd Guns are the leading cause of death among children and teens. 18,000+ youth are injured or killed each year due to gun violence.45 The solution: ASK, “Is there an unlocked gun in your house?" before your child plays at another home 93% of parents, including parents who choose to own guns, would be comfortable with being asked about a gun in their home.2 19 Million parents have already begun ASKing this life-saving question! Pledge to ASK! Johnson R, Coyne-Beasley T, Runyan C. Firearm Ownership and Storage Practices, U.S. Households, 1992-2002: A Systematic Review. AJPM.2004; 27:2:173-182. 2National Survey commissioned by PAX, Inc. Conducted online Dec 1-7, 2011. Survey size: 1,014 parents with children between the ages of 5-18. Margin of error is +/-3.1%. Baxley F, Miller M. Parental Misperceptions About Children and Frearms. APAM.2006; 160:5:542-547. "Mast recent 5 years of data retrieved from CDC, NCIPC, WISQARS [online). [cited 2014 Apr 4]. http://www.cdc.gow/injury/wisgars/fatal.html. SMast recent 5 years of data retrieved from CDC, NCIPC, WISQARS [online). [cited 2014 Apr 4]. http://www.cdc.gow/injury/wisgars/nonfatal.html. *National Survey commissioned by PAX, Inc. Conducted Jan 24-Feb 4, 2006. Survey size: 500 parents with children between the ages of 5-14. Margin of error is +-4.38%. wwW.ASKINGSAVESKIDS.ORG