Turning weapons into tools, Brattleboro event looks to shine light on gun violence prevention

“In Vermont, the percentage of death by suicide is very, very high,” Ely said. “And we’re also concerned about … veterans, and especially veterans who are dealing with PTSD and other issues.”
Curry agreed. “Unsecured guns in the homes are a major factor in suicide by gun. In fact, two-thirds of all gun deaths — we’re talking two-thirds of 45,000 people a year — are suicide,” Curry said. 

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