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Making communities safer together.
ABOUT USWe prevent the illegal flow and use of firearms.FSA is a collaborative, partnership-based initiative that unites gun owners, gun groups, ranges, firearms instructors, law enforcement and other community leaders to work together to prevent the illegal flow and use of firearms.
400,000 firearms are stolen from individual owners every year.THE PROBLEM
THE IMPACTGun theft is one of the top sources of guns used in crime in the US.Police departments that closely track the role of stolen guns in crime find that between 1530% of firearms they recover off the streets have been reported stolen. One example: in 2019, six Alabama police officers were killed in the line of duty. Five of them were killed with a stolen firearm.https://www.tuscaloosanew s.com/Five of the six slain officers were killed with stolen guns, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. “None of the guns were in the hands of people who should have had them. And that’s what gun owners want to prevent. I’m a gun owner, too. Don’t let your guns become crime guns,” David Hyche, the ATF special agent in charge in Alabama, told news outlets Monday.SOURCE https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/news/20191226/number-of-police-deaths-in-alabama-rise-in-2019
Every 80 seconds, a firearm is stolen in America.
Protect What Protects You is a comprehensive campaign to equip gun owners to prevent crime and save lives by protecting their firearms from theft and empowering others to do the same.
OUR APPROACHProtect What Protects YouWe create tools and resources that provide practical information on how to prevent theft, focusing first on one of the most common and easily preventable types of gun theft: theft from vehicles. We partner with chapter-based gun owner groups, instructors, retailers, ranges, and others to raise awareness through training, social media, and community engagement.
In many cities, the majority of gun thefts are from cars.EASY TARGET
Empower yourself. Empower others.
PROTECT WHAT PROTECTS YOUEmpower yourself.How to protect your firearm from theft in vehicles and help ensure you are not a target.
EMPOWER YOURSELFBring it.Don’t leave your firearm in your vehicle unless it’s absolutely necessary.Bring it.Only leave it if absolutely necessary.#ProtectWhatProtectsYou
EMPOWER YOURSELFSecure it.If you do have to leave it there, secure it with a locking device or safe.Secure it.Use a locking device or safe.#ProtectWhatProtectsYou
EMPOWER YOURSELFBe aware.Never secure your firearm in your vehicle while others are watching.Be aware.Don’t store !rearms while others watch.#ProtectWhatProtectsYou
EMPOWER YOURSELFBe discreet.Don’t advertise the fact that you have guns in your car. We’re all proud gun owners, but if you have stickers or other markers that identify you as a gun owner, it can make your car a target.Be discreet.Don’t tip thieves off with stickers or decals.#ProtectWhatProtectsYou
PROTECT WHAT PROTECTS YOUEmpower others.TWAW Shooting Chapters and FSA are partnering on a national effort to empower gun owners to protect themselves and the community from theft.Together, we are raising awareness through training, social media, and engagement with TWAW chapter range and retailer partners.
EMPOWER OTHERS PHASE 01Empowering TWAW chapter leaders & members.We want every TWAW member to become a #ProtectWhatProtectsYou Champion! A few of the ways YOU can help make this campaign a success, by: •Posting a photo from your chapter’s FSA training topic & tag @fsaprotect •Sharing the TWAWFSA PSA •Taking the #ProtectWhatProtectsYou ChallengeCOMING SOONfsaprotect A vehicle is a high-risk location for a firearm. 400K firearms are stolen every year. In many cities, the majority of those thefts are from vehicles. I protect what protects me. Protect what protects you.Follow @FSAProtect and #ProtectWhatProtectsYou, or visit firearmssecurityalliance.org for more.—#firearmstheft #guntheft #stolenfirearmsIt takes $500+ to buy a firearm - and only 15 seconds to lose it in a car break-in. Don’t be a target. firearmssecurityalliance.org #protectwhatprotectsyou #firearmstheftFirearms Security Alliance @fsaprotect · 3hfsaprotect If you leave an unsecured firearm in your vehicle - guess what? You might just come back to find the window busted and the firearm gone. It happens to thousands of people every day. Don’t let it happen to you. Be prepared. Be proactive.Follow @FSAProtect and #ProtectWhatProtectsYou, or visit firearmssecurityalliance.org for more.—#firearmstheft #guntheft #stolenfirearms400K firearms are stolen every year. This is a problem we can solve. Learn more and get involved. firearmssecurityalliance.org #protectwhatprotectsyou #firearmstheftFirearms Security Alliance @fsaprotect · 3hTheft is one of the top sources of firearms used in crimes. Protect your firearms and spread the word. firearmssecurityalliance.org #protectwhatprotectsyou #firearmstheft #guntheft #stolenfirearmsFirearms Security Alliance3 hrsCommentLike Share
EMPOWER OTHERS PHASE 02Empowering industry partners.We want TWAW partner ranges, retailers and instructors to join us in empowering every gun owner to prevent crime and save lives by protecting firearms from theft. In March and April, we will be sharing resources and information on how to involve your local industry partners in the campaign. Stay tuned!
PROTECT WHAT PROTECTS YOUThe goal is to protect our communities together.As an added bonus FSA will be hosting a giveaway with great prizes that help you #ProtectWhatProtectsYou. The more #ProtectWhatProtectsYou Champion steps you take, the more opportunities to win!
Making communities safer together.
Join us – become a #ProtectWhatProtectsYou Champion Take action and get involved at FirearmsSecurityAlliance.org/TWAW
Imagine how much safer our communities would be if we cut off one of the top sources of illegally obtained firearms.