One session to save a life: new training aims to keep firearms out of reach during a crisis
NCT ID NCT07692854
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a single-session training called FFAST, where veterans and a concerned loved one work together to create a secure firearm storage plan for use during a mental health crisis. The goal is to reduce the high rate of veteran suicide by making firearms less accessible when someone is in distress. The trial compares the training to usual care and measures whether participants develop a storage plan, feel more prepared, and actually store firearms more securely.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Family Firearms Secure Storage Training (FFAST) intervention
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple training could become a widely used tool to prevent veteran suicides by making firearms less accessible during a crisis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small trial (176 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not generalize to all veterans. The study relies on self-reported storage practices, which may not reflect actual behavior.
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Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO
Aurora, Colorado, 80045-7211, United States
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