The ROOTS Project
by Walk the Talk America
At Walk the Talk America, we believe saving lives happens when we connect people, not divide them. The ROOTS Project is our way of directly bringing information on the best firearm safety innovations to the people who can put them to work: healthcare providers, researchers, and communities.
ROOTS showcases real tools that gun owners actually use to improve safety. This introduces researchers to modern storage devices to work with and healthcare professionals to new options for conversations with their patients.
Why ROOTS Matters
For too long, the firearm industry and the mental health world have lived in separate spaces. ROOTS is another piece of Walk the Talk America that continues to build the bridge between them.
For healthcare & researchers
See and test safety devices that won’t lose trust when you recommend them to patients. Receive resources and training that support your work.
For firearm safety product companies and distributors
Promote your products to the medical community, gather feedback, and potentially participate in future research and grant initiatives.
The ROOTS Project is where responsible ownership and public health meet.
What We Do
- Showcase Products That Work: ROOTS highlights some of the leading technology and tools designed for gun owners: from biometric locks and safes to products with motion-detecting capabilities.
- Support Healthcare Teams: We provide handouts, conversation guides, and quick-start resources that benefit your patients.
- Pilot and Research Together: WTTA connects clinics, universities, and innovators to test what works, measure results, and share the knowledge.
- Train and Connect: Our events and workshops bring firearm culture and healthcare together in a respectful, practical, and solution-focused manner. Learn more with hands-on product demos.