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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.
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Walk the Talk America Awarded Grant to Serve Northern Nevada Corrections Officers
Walk the Talk America is honored to announce that we have been awarded grant funding from the Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings Foundation to provide mental health training and support for corrections officers and staff in Northern Nevada. This funding allows us to begin delivering onsite, in-person mental health education to corrections professionals in the region.
WTTA and The Safe Civilian Align to Address Mental Health as a Core Component of Responsibility within Self Defense
Las Vegas, Nevada— Walk the Talk America (WTTA) and The Safe Civilian today announced a formal partnership focused on integrating mental health readiness into the broader framework of responsible personal preparedness.
NSSF: “First-Ever Suicide Prevention Town Hall Delivers Powerful Impact”
Mike Sodini, founder of Walk The Talk America (WTTA), spoke at the public Town Hall during the 2026 SHOT Show®.
Finding Opportunity Through Focus: How College Shooting Sports Can Open Doors for Students
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
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.
Derya Arms and Walk the Talk America Announce Partnership for Mental Health Awareness
Derya Arms, a leading manufacturer of high-quality firearms, is proud to announce a significant partnership with Walk the Talk America (WTTA), an organization dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
Response To Being Listed As a Resource
For Immediate ReleaseWalk the Talk America (WTTA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing suicide by firearm and improving mental health resources within the gun-owning community, wishes to address recent confusion and criticism of the organization being...
Walk the Talk America Signs Collaboration Agreement with MetAlert
Source: MetAlert Inc. via GlobeNewswireLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- “MetAlert, Inc. (OTC: MLRT) ("the Company"), renowned for its pioneering efforts in GPS wearable technology and its leadership in human and asset tracking and recovery...
The Crucial Role of Firearm Safety Education for Youth
We want to thank Bearing Arms for publishing our founder Michael Sodini's article on the importance of firearm education for the youth.
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