STORING
AMMUNITION &
FIREARMS TO
ENHANCE
RESILIENCE -
TOGETHER
OUR MISSION
S.A.F.E.R. Together is a grassroots suicide prevention initiative dedicated to offering an additional layer of support for Military, Veterans, and First Responders (MVFR). This statewide effort aims to assemble, protect, and maintain a network for Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) that provide a voluntary, confidential, temporary, and secure firearms and ammunition storage option for men and women within the MVFR community – especially during transitional, high-risk life events.
The center of gravity for this initiative is presenting an option to connect with a Peer Support Specialist from within the MVFR community through the program’s members, partners, and resources. We know that those who have overcome similar experiences and challenges through post-traumatic growth can successfully connect and guide others to the next appropriate level of care with a balance of compassion and accountability.
Bearded Warriors -- a 501(c)(3) in Huntsville, Alabama -- is comprised of former service members from all branches of the armed forces, retirees, first responders, and amazing civilian volunteers who help fellow Veterans find a reason to keep going by getting them back in the trenches of service. Their main mission is veteran and first responder suicide prevention. Bearded Warriors teamed up with S.A.F.E.R. Together, a team comprised of MVFRs and a multitude of community partners dedicated to reducing MVFR suicides in the state of Alabama under the leadership of the Alabama Governor's Challenge and the Alabama Veterans Mental Health Steering Committee.
This partnership led to the passage of Alabama Senate Bill (SB) 40 -- the Houston Hunter Act -- which provides liability protection for FFLs who participate in the program. This act is not associated with any “red flag” laws or “gun grab” legislation. In the 2025 Alabama legislative session, the NRA maintained a neutral vote as the bill did not infringe on 2nd Amendment Rights. S.A.F.E.R Together is dedicated to protecting both the MVFR & FFLs that participate in the program.
OUR FOUNDATION
WHAT WE PROVIDE
- Voluntary, confidential, temporary, and secure storage space for firearms & ammunition
- Peer Support Services to Military, Veterans, and First Responders (MVFR)
- Protection of 2nd Amendment Rights for our FFLs and our MVFR Community
- Removal of barriers, improving access to care, reducing wait time for live saving modalities
- Maintaining grassroots stance and movement through our Community Partners
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
THE FACTS
The term “lethal means” refers to the methods individuals use for attempting or completing suicide. While the statistics below are heartbreaking, they clearly show a preference for suicide by firearm amongst military and veterans.
Annual Report
2024 National Veteran
Suicide Prevention
Office of Suicide Prevention
US SERVICE MEMBERS
Yearly Suicides - Using Firearms as Lethal Means
492
65% - ACTIVE DUTY
70% - RESERVES
81% - NATIONAL GUARD
US VETERANS
Yearly Suicides - Using Firearms as Lethal Means
6,407
73.5% - NATIONAL
86.4% - ALABAMA
MVFR Suicides - Ideation to Action
Data collected by the CDC found that around 25% of individuals attempt suicide within 5 minutes of ideation and 48% attempt suicide within 10 minutes of ideation, highlighting the impulsive nature of suicide. The data further shows that if you can delay access to the preferred means by an hour, you can in fact break the cycle and save lives.
OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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