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Bridging Research and Reality: WTTA at the National Conference on Preventing Firearm-Related Harms

At the National Conference for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms, one thing becomes clear almost immediately: everyone in the room wants fewer people to die. What is less clear, and far more complicated, is how. Researchers arrive armed with data, models, and peer-reviewed findings. Communities arrive carrying lived experience, identity, and deeply held values about responsibility and safety. Walk the Talk America entered this space not to argue statistics but to provide an alternative perspective in a world where trust is fragile, language matters, and the success of any solution depends on whether the people it is meant to help are willing to engage.

Finding Opportunity Through Focus: How College Shooting Sports Can Open Doors for Students
New Technology That Helps Prevent Unauthorized Access to Firearms

At Walk the Talk America, we understand that firearm owners want to protect both their rights and their responsibilities. One of the most effective ways to do that is by using secure storage options that help prevent unauthorized access. Fortunately, today’s technology is making that easier than ever.

On the Matter of “Gun Violence”

Article by Jake Wiskerchen. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently published a report on firearm violence. No, I do not agree in thinking that inanimate objects can be violent, and I would prefer something more precise like “violence perpetrated by firearm” but the term is in use, so I will use it, obtuse, clumsy, and politically charged as it is.

Let’s Talk About Data

I ended my panel appearance at The Aspen Institute by emphasizing that we shouldn't let data slow our efforts to save lives. While I stand by that statement, I recognize that the firearm community needs to improve its use of data. Data is essential for securing...

Red Flag and ERPO Position Statement

Walk the Talk America is dedicated to bridging the gap between mental health and responsible firearm ownership. Because of this, we can not support Red Flag or Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO).Why? While ERPOs vary from state to state and are often presented in...

SB23-170 in Colorado

We at Walk the Talk America are extremely disappointed by, and in fact alarmed at, the adoption into law of SB23-170 in Colorado. This bill expands the list of professionals that can petition for an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) to include school counselors and...