Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative
Read the inaugural FIPI annual report, detailing key accomplishments in research, education, and collaboration from the past year.
Who We Are
The Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative strives to prevent firearm-related injuries and deaths in homes and communities across Colorado and the U.S. through collaboration, research, and education. We are committed to an approach rooted in:
- Recognition of a common goal of health and security,
- Respect for diversity and consideration of a range of views, and
- Engagement of impacted communities and those with lived experiences
What's New
FIPI Receives “Outstanding Research Accomplishment Team Award”
The FIPI team was awarded the 2024 Military Health System Research Symposium Outstanding Research Accomplishment Team Award for the initiative’s dedication to collaboratively using evidence-based approaches in finding solutions to prevent firearm injuries and deaths, with a specific focus on suicide in the military. The annual award recognizes outstanding research contributions by a team with a focus on significant accomplishments of high impact achieved during the conference year.
FIPI Firearm Business Office Hours
Join FIPI for virtual office hours hosted by firearm industry partners and experienced secure storage program facilitators. These sessions are open to any firearm business (shooting ranges, retailers, instructors, etc.) interested in secure storage and/or suicide prevention education or services (on-site storage, distributing devices).
These sessions occur monthly:
- First Thursdays at 11 A.M. MST
- Third Wednesdays at 11 A.M. MST
Advanced registration is requested, RSVP online.
If you or someone you know is in need of support, please contact the Colorado Crisis and Support Line at 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text "TALK" to 38255. You can also go to Colorado Crisis Services to access their chat support. Help and hope are available 24/7/365.
If you are not located within Colorado, please contact the National Suicide Lifeline by dialing 988.
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CU Anschutz
Leprino Building
12401 East 17th Avenue
7th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-6777
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