Category: Events

April 26 2021, 6:00-8:00 pm

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Historic numbers of people have purchased firearms since the outbreak of COVID-19. We have developed a firearms safety webinar to address the training needs of first-time buyers and those who are inexperienced in firearms. 

This curriculum, developed in partnership with the Safer Homes Task Force and the Second Amendment Foundation, provides a comprehensive overview of firearms safety inclusive of firearms suicide – the leading type of firearm fatality. And for residents of Washington state, the course meets all requirements set forth for compliance with Initiative 1639 and a certificate of completion can be provided upon request.

This course is open to all, but is particularly relevant for new or inexperienced firearms owners, those who are returning to firearms ownership after a long absence, or anyone else who wishes to attend a refresher course.

The presenters, both Safer Homes staff, hold a variety of professional certifications as firearms instructors and have extensive backgrounds in both the armed forces of the United States and private-sector marksmanship training.

JANUARY 25, 2021 6-8PM PST

Historic numbers of people have purchased firearms since the outbreak of COVID-19. We have developed a firearms safety webinar to address the training needs of first-time buyers and those who are inexperienced in firearms. 

This curriculum, developed in partnership with the Safer Homes Task Force and the Second Amendment Foundation, provides a comprehensive overview of firearms safety inclusive of firearms suicide – the leading type of firearm fatality. And for residents of Washington state, the course meets all requirements set forth for compliance with Initiative 1639 and a certificate of completion can be provided upon request.

This course is open to all, but is particularly relevant for new or inexperienced firearms owners, those who are returning to firearms ownership after a long absence, or anyone else who wishes to attend a refresher course.

The presenters, both Safer Homes staff, hold a variety of professional certifications as firearms instructors and have extensive backgrounds in both the armed forces of the United States and private-sector marksmanship training.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

OCTOBER 26 6-8PM PST

Historic numbers of people have purchased firearms since the outbreak of COVID-19. We have developed a firearms safety webinar to address the training needs of first-time buyers and those who are inexperienced in firearms. 

This curriculum, developed in partnership with the Safer Homes Task Force and the Second Amendment Foundation, provides a comprehensive overview of firearms safety inclusive of firearms suicide – the leading type of firearm fatality. And for residents of Washington state, the course meets all requirements set forth for compliance with Initiative 1639 and a certificate of completion can be provided upon request.

This course is open to all, but is particularly relevant for new or inexperienced firearms owners, those who are returning to firearms ownership after a long absence, or anyone else who wishes to attend a refresher course.

The presenters, both Safer Homes staff, hold a variety of professional certifications as firearms instructors and have extensive backgrounds in both the armed forces of the United States and private-sector marksmanship training.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

JANUARY 25, 2021, 6-8pm PST

 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

 

This webinar is led by Safer Homes staff Brett Bass and Zach North, followed by live Q&A from participants.

 

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, historic numbers of people have purchased firearms, with unprecedented numbers of first-time buyers and inexperienced firearms owners.

In response, Safer Homes developed a new firearms safety training webinar to address the training needs of first-time buyers and others who are new to firearms ownership. We are now offering this training quarterly.

This curriculum, developed in partnership with the Safer Homes Task Force and the Second Amendment Foundation, provides a comprehensive overview of firearms safety inclusive of firearms suicide – the leading type of firearm fatality

The presenters, both Safer Homes staff, hold a variety of professional certifications as firearms instructors and have extensive backgrounds in both the armed forces of the United States and private-sector marksmanship training.

This course is open to all, but is particularly relevant for new or inexperienced firearms owners, those who are returning to firearms ownership after a long absence, or anyone else who wishes to attend a refresher course.

Click here for a recording of the July 2020 webinar on YouTube.

Click here for a recording of the July 2020 webinar on Vimeo.

INITATIVE 1639

Participation in the live webinar meets all requirements set forth for compliance with Washington state’s Initiative 1639, and a certificate of completion can be provided upon request. Watching a recording of this webinar does not meet this requirement, though, so if you require the certification, please register for our next class at the link above.

 

 

June 2, 2020  11 am (PDT)

 

Learn more and register here.

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, historic numbers of people have purchased firearms, with unprecedented numbers of first-time buyers and inexperienced firearms owners.

In response, Safer Homes, Suicide Aware is launching a firearms safety webinar to address the training needs of first-time buyers and others who are new to firearms ownership. This course, integrating material developed with input from suicide prevention experts, clinical psychiatrists, and Seattle Children’s Hospital, provides a thorough and compelling overview of firearms safety. The presenters are staff members who hold a variety of professional certifications as firearms instructors and have extensive backgrounds in both the armed forces of the United States and private-sector marksmanship training.

 

This course is open to all, but is particularly relevant for new or inexperienced firearms owners, those who are returning to firearms ownership after a long absence, or anyone else who wishes to attend a refresher course.

View a recording of the webinar on YouTube.

View a recording of the webinar on Vimeo.

Presented by Forefront Suicide Prevention Center and Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans face enormous challenges as they transition from military to civilian life. Family members of veterans also face unique challenges in supporting their loved ones who served. COVID-19 presents new anxieties that may compound these factors. Forefront’s LEARN® Saves Lives for Veterans webinar, presented in partnership with the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, offers perspective on the unique challenges Veterans and their families face, and teaches essential skills for support and suicide prevention, specifically tailored to those who have served, their loved ones, and those who work with or support them.

If you love a veteran or are a veteran, join us to learn:

• About the unique challenges Veterans face as they transition from the military to civilian life
• How to make your home safer to prevent the risk of suicide
• How to ask a veteran about suicide in a safe way – whether they are friend, family member, colleague or client
• How to recognize the signs of a mental health crisis and practical steps to address it

 

About the Presenters

Brett Bass manages Forefront’s Safer Homes, Suicide Aware program. He joined Forefront in 2018 after serving on the Safer Homes Task Force as one of the firearms industry representatives. Brett served as a military policeman in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve from 2006-2019 with deployments to Latvia, Kuwait, and Afghanistan in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn, and Enduring Freedom. Brett is a firearms instructor for Bellevue Gun Club and has worked in firearm retail, range safety and management. He holds certifications as a range safety officer, chief range safety officer, pistol instructor, rifle instructor, and basic first aid instructor.

Peter G. Schmidt, Psy. D., LMHC is Director of Counseling and Wellness Programs for the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA). Peter is a veteran of the USAF and Washington National Guard Peter and is proud to serve those who served and their family members. He is the co-founder of the Veterans Training Support Center developing trainings on numerous veteran-related topics. He has counseled veterans and family members as a behavioral health subcontractor for the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs in Grays Harbor and Snohomish Counties, and worked with vets during his psychology residency at McNeil Island Corrections Center. Peter is also familiar with higher education as a twice-tenured counselor, psychology faculty, director of counseling, dean and executive director.

 

 

Thursday, April 23, 3:30-4:30pm PDT – Virtual Event

Dr. Jeffrey Sung, psychiatrist and University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences faculty, and Brett Bass of Safer Homes, Suicide Aware will lead a webinar on cultural competency for health care providers.

This presentation, developed at the request of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is part of the American Association of Suicidology annual conference (AAS20), which takes place virtually, from April 22-25, 2020.

Full details and registration information for AAS20 are available here. 

July 17 & 18, 2019 in Richland, WA

Safer Homes, Suicide Aware will present our work in Washington state, and how suicide disproportionally impacts services members, veterans, and their families.

Visit https://stws2019.eventbrite.com/ to register today!

DESCRIPTION
Wednesday, July 17th, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday, July 18th, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Networking Social: Wednesday, July 17, 5:30-7:30 PM Best Western Columbia River Inn & Conference Center

Breakout Sessions Include Topics Such As:

VA Health Care/VA Choice Program
Suicide Prevention/Moral Injury
Aging Veterans, Supporting Spouses and Military Families
Justice Involved
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury
Military Sexual Trauma
County and Tribal Veteran Service Officers
Service Animals
Apprenticeships, Employment, YesVets, Higher Education
Outreach to Veterans of Color & LGBTQ Veterans
SSI/SSDI Outreach Access and Recovery, Homeless Programs
VA 101, Lifecycle of a VA Claim
Veterans’ Assistance Levy and Property Tax Exemptions
Rural Veterans & Veterans in Agriculture
Alternative Therapies