{"id":23316,"date":"2025-12-30T08:13:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T13:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/?p=23316"},"modified":"2025-12-30T09:38:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T14:38:40","slug":"firearm-safety-tips-for-new-years-eve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2025\/12\/30\/firearm-safety-tips-for-new-years-eve\/","title":{"rendered":"Firearm Safety Tips for New Year&#8217;s Eve"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) remind community members to celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve safely by avoiding celebratory gunfire and ensuring firearms are securely stored. As the holiday approaches, we urge families to review basic firearm-safety practices to help keep our community safe.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Firearm injuries are a public health issue that can affect anyone, regardless of their sex, age, race, ethnicity, or place of residence. The Virginia Department of Health reported <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/firearm-injury\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2,488 firearm injury emergency department (ED) visits<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in 2023.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cNew Year\u2019s Eve is a time to gather with friends and family and celebrate the promise of the year ahead,\u201d said Richmond and Henrico Deputy Director Melissa Viray, M.D. \u201cWe encourage our communities to celebrate responsibly, keep firearms safely stored, and avoid celebratory gunfire.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safe alternatives for celebrating include using noisemakers, making music together, or preparing traditional New Year\u2019s Day foods.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you hear or witness celebratory gunfire, call 911 immediately and do not confront the person responsible.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RHHD urges community members to:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Store all firearms unloaded, locked, and keep ammunition separate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use lockable firearm cases, firearm safes, or cable locks to prevent access.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remove firearms from the home if you or a loved one is struggling.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are a parent or caregiver, ask about firearm storage practices before you send your child to someone else\u2019s home to play.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Teach your children about the dangers of firearms and the importance of safe storage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Review your own firearm safety practices and make sure they are up to date.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the holidays can spark joy and celebration, they can also create stress or bring up difficult emotions. If you or a loved one is going through a tough time, call or text <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/get-help\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">988<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for help and support.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">RHHD serves as the operating agent for the Trauma Healing Response Network (THRN) and coordinates the THRN as part of an overall gun violence prevention program.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">THRN coordinates, tracks, and monitors community-based, culturally responsive, resident-led programs to facilitate healing and respond to acts of gun violence through an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens. Community members can learn more about the THRN by visiting their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/accounts\/login\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fthrn_rva_%2F&amp;is_from_rle\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Trauma-Healing-Response-Network-61557833980400\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> pages. For more information on the RHHD Youth Violence Prevention Program, contact Lorraine Wright at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:lorraine.wright@vdh.virginia.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">lorraine.wright@vdh.virginia.gov<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">or call 804-482-8016<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RHHD\u2019s goal is to keep Virginians injury-free this New Year\u2019s Eve and into the New Year. RHHD wishes you a happy, healthy, and safe holiday.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more information, please <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rhhd.gov\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">rhhd.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for more health and safety information. Follow RHHD on Instagram (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/richmondcity_hd\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">@richmondcity_hd<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RichmondHenricoHealthDistricts\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"># # #<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are sister public health agencies serving our connected communities. Our mission is to protect health, champion equity, and partner to address local needs.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/rhhd.gov\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">rhhd.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> | <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/henrico.gov\/health\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">henrico.gov\/health<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RichmondHenricoHealthDistricts\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RHHD Facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> | IG: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/richmondcity_hd\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">@richmondcity_hd<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) remind community members to celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve safely by avoiding celebratory gunfire and ensuring firearms are securely stored. 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