Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative
Read the 2024-2025 FIPI annual report, "From All Angles," 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 and consideration of a wide range of views and experiences, and
- Engagement of impacted communities and those with lived experiences
What's New
FIPI Releases 2024-2025 Annual Report, “From All Angles”
Centered around the theme “From All Angles,” this year’s report reflects our ongoing belief that meaningful, lasting progress in firearm injury prevention requires action across disciplines, sectors, perspectives, and communities.
FIPI Hosts Conversation with National Expert on Evolving Public Health Communications
FIPI, in partnership with the Colorado Office of Gun Violence Prevention and the University of Colorado Injury and Violence Prevention Center, hosted a visiting lecture with Founder and CEO of Your Local Epidemiologist, Katelyn Jetelina, PhD, MPH. Her presentation shared insights on public health communication and the importance of educating and building trust with public audiences. Read a full recap and watch the recording.
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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