Firearms are responsible for over 38,500 deaths per year. Injuries resulting from firearms are estimated to be 5 fold higher than deaths. Motor vehicle crashes, in comparison, result in approximately 42,500 deaths per year in the US. In 6 states, firearm deaths exceed motor vehicle deaths.

The intent of firearm death is not always clear: a death that is unintended may still be classified as “suicide” if the child shoots himself or homicide if the child shoots another. Despite this potential for confusion, many strategies to combat intentional injury are equally effective in addressing unintentional firearm injury death.

Gun violence is a public health problem as well as a criminal justice problem. Firearm injuries should be addressed and dealt with in a similar fashion as the injury prevention community has addressed other types of injuries. The multifaceted approach to motor vehicle injuries has resulted in a decline in motor vehicle deaths in spite of ever increasing number of miles traveled. A similar approach is suggested for combating firearm injuries using education, product modification, environmental modification and legislation and regulation.

#######

‘Safety Nick’, as he is affectionately known, is the owner and operator of Home Hazard Prevention, LLC (HHP).  As a professional firefighter in the Valley since 2005 with an extensive background in responding to and preventing emergencies, Nick felt that it was time to help the citizens of Maricopa and Pinal Counties learn how to be safe and protect their loved ones in a proactive manner.  In 2012, HHP was launched.  With the support of his wonderful (and understanding!) wife and two beautiful children, Nick works tireless hours, not only to help save your family’s lives, as a firefighter and a community safety expert, but also to be able to spend quality time with his family.  Nick moved to Arizona over 20 years ago and enjoys exploring our great state with his family.

Be sure to contact Home Hazard Prevention for any of your family or business safety needs. From mobile CPR training to car seat education to infant safety (and much more!) HHP is here to help! Remember, a complete safety program does not have to be expensive or time-consuming. There is no one more qualified than a group of professional firefighters to keep your family safe! (480) 448-0266 or [email protected]

© HHP, LLC 2012-2022