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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.

For many young adults, the road to college isn’t always clear. Some grow up in tough environments or face limited access to financial resources, guidance, or opportunity. While sports have long offered a pathway to higher education, one powerful option often goes unnoticed: college shooting sports