Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,

That the 81st General Convention commend safe gun storage practices and support lethal means safety counseling that can prevent suicides, homicides, and unintentional gun deaths and firearm injuries; and be it further

Resolved, that the 81st General Convention urge dioceses and congregations to distribute to members of their congregations and communities information and materials that promote the safe storage of all firearms; and be it further

Resolved, that the 81st General Convention urge federal, state, and local officials to support Ethan’s Law and other legislation and policies that would create federal, state, and local incentives and requirements for safe gun storage; and be it further

Resolved, that the 81st General Convention urge federal, state, and local officials to support legislation and policies that prevent children’s access to guns and impose penalties on adults who allow unsecured guns to be accessed by children; and be it further

Resolved, that the 81st General Convention commend legislation and policies that offer gun owners a secure place to store firearms in times of crisis; and be it further

Resolved, that the Office of Government Relations, Episcopal Public Policy Network, dioceses, congregations, and individual Episcopalians be encouraged to advocate for increased education and funding for safe storage practices, legislation, and policies.