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Hold My Guns Nonprofit

Monthly Goal:

 USD $50,000

Total Raised:

 USD $4,125

Raised this month:

 USD $100

Campaign created by Sarah Joy Albrecht, Founder

Campaign funds will be received by Hold My Guns® - 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Hold My Guns Nonprofit

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Hold My Guns® is a liberty-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that connects gun owners with Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) across the United States to provide voluntary firearms storage during times of crisis or personal need (such as during deployment or a residential move). 

Link: HMG Sponsorship Prospectus


Founded by gun owners, Hold My Guns® is a non-legislative solution to help prevent suicide, theft, instances of stolen firearms used in crimes, and negligent shootings. Partnering gun shops make a difference in their communities by utilizing their firearms storage space to help save lives, protect property, and preserve rights.

Ways HMG is already making a difference: 


Firearms Storage:
Our national network now includes a total of nine Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) across eight states: Pennsylvania, Washington, Wyoming, Georgia, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, and Arizona. Link: Hold My Guns Storage Partner Map

Personal Safety Plan:
10,000+ personal safety plans have been distributed! This plan is filled out preemptively, with
decisions and courses of action determined by the gun owner, including directives for securing
firearms and other lethal means. This puts gun owners in the driver's seat as “being their own first
responder” vs. along for the ride when a crisis hits - including in the aftermath of Defensive Gun
Use (DGU). Having a plan not only saves lives but also helps to preserve rights. The HMG Safety
Plan was required as homework for 7,000+ A Girl and A Gun Members and showcased on Active
Self Protection's YouTube Channel. Link: Download FREE Personal Safety Plan Template

QPR Institute Suicide Prevention Training for Firearms Community:
230+ students in our firearms community have been certified as QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)
Suicide Prevention Gatekeepers through Hold My Guns-sponsored training. The nationally
recognized accredited course educates on warning clues and respectful referral of individuals in
crisis toward appropriate professional help. Students included Active Self Protection instructors,
the Hawaii Firearms Coalition, and six courses at the A Girl and a Gun National Conference in Grand Junction, CO.

Community Awareness:
Outreach alone has helped to save lives, as individuals have self-reported that hearing our
message and knowing our program is an option has brought encouragement and confidence to
work through their personal matters. Elevating and increasing protective factors, connecting
people to resources, and training are facets of our purposeful approach. We appeared on
numerous firearms community podcasts and participated in public speaking engagements
including the NSSF/Department of Veterans Affairs Firearm Industry Suicide Prevention
Roundtable, Montgomery County (Pennsylvania) Veterans Crisis Response Team Training, and
Centuries Against Suicide (Quantico, Virginia). Our community-based message was amplified in


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Updates

$50K by October 18th - GOAL

September 25th, 2024

To continue our lifesaving work, we’re launching an urgent campaign to raise $50k by October 18th. These funds will allow us to keep connecting gun owners with voluntary storage options in times of crisis.

Are you able to match funds?  Is your company interested in being a sponsor? Let us know!

This fundraising goal will also determine our path forward. This year, due to a decline in donations -- many other nonprofits are reporting the same, citing the economy and upcoming election -- we have had to cut back in all areas, including onboarding more gun shops in 2024. 

Yet, in these troubling times, the storage requests keep coming in. We need this non-legislative, stigma-free, voluntary option for gun owners now more than ever. 

Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Our mission is simple: save lives, protect property, and preserve rights. Your support will fuel our nationwide network of FFL partners, helping gun owners secure their firearms in moments of personal need.

Thank you for standing with us in this crucial moment.

Sarah Joy Albrecht
Founder and Executive Director

Hold My Guns®
501(c)(3) Charity
EIN 84-3099819

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September is Suicide Prevention Month

September 18th, 2024

HOLDMYGUNS.ORG 💙💜 We believe that suicide prevention is a message of hope! #September is #SuicidePrevention Awareness Month. Hold My Guns® 501c3 serves our firearms community by providing #voluntary #firearmstorage through partnering FFLs:

@randallfamilyfirearms

@kcsmallarmsllc

@americantrailheadofficial

@bransoncerakoteandlaser

@range_54

@alleghenyarms

@gold.spur.outfitters

@mad_partners_inc

@shottecllc

"Hold My Guns' mission is to help save lives, protect property, and preserve rights. We connect firearm owners with voluntary storage and education, through our partnering FFLs during times of crisis or personal need.

To be human is to go through ups and downs in life. We believe that times of hardship should be met with an outpouring of compassion and camaraderie -- not fear-mongering and abrogation of constitutionally protected rights. "

#SuicidePreventionMonth
#September
#firearmsstorage
#firearms
#DueProcessMatters
#TheFirearmsCommunityIsAProtectiveFactor

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Attending GOALS in Knoxville?

August 14th, 2024

Are you attending GOA's GOALS conference in Knoxville this weekend? Be sure to print and bring some brochures to share! Thank you for doing your part to help get the word out about the mission of Hold My Guns! We are a 501c3 liberty-based nonprofit that partners with firearms retailers across the US to offer voluntary storage. Hold My Guns provides critical support to gun owners during circumstances such as deployment, home damage (such as flood, tornado, or fire), or when a household member is experiencing a personal crisis. Our mission is saving lives, protecting property, and preserving rights. Learn more and support the mission at HoldMyGuns.org.

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Hold My Guns®: Complementing Law Enforcement Efforts with a Rights-Respecting Solution

August 13th, 2024

August 13, 2024

Ken Grommet, co-owner of Range 54 , a Hold My Guns® partner location in Wichita, Kansas, recently spoke to over 25 police chiefs and administrators. He highlighted how Hold My Guns® can serve as a valuable community referral tool for law enforcement. This approach not only supports safety but also respects individual rights and promotes trust in law enforcement and community services. The response has been positive.

READ MORE ABOUT RANGE 54 HERE.

Here are some ways community support through Hold My Guns® can complement law enforcement:

Law-enforcement Storage: Typically involves the firearm being taken into law enforcement's custody, which can feel more invasive and may be associated with criminal activity or legal consequences. Additionally, there may not always be a clear path for returning firearms that have been relinquished.

Hold My Guns®: Offers a private, voluntary option where firearms are stored safely through a trusted firearms retailer, making it a more appealing choice for many individuals. Voluntary storage includes a storage contract and clear instructions for retrieving firearms when the individual decides the time is right to pick them up.

Law Enforcement Response Calls Use Cases: Wellness Checks

During domestic disturbance or wellness-check calls, officers may encounter situations where, upon arrival, nothing seems overtly wrong. Directly asking about firearms can sometimes escalate tension and increase risk for both officers and any potential victims who may not have been identified.

Instead, officers can offer a rights-respecting, voluntary solution: storing firearms at a local Hold My Guns® location. This community-based approach not only addresses safety concerns but also empowers individuals to take personal responsibility without feeling pressured or judged.

In conversation, this might be phrased as:

"Thank you for letting us know that everything is okay. If things change and you become concerned about a situation escalating and there are firearms in the home, this local firearms retailer offers voluntary firearms storage while you sort things out. It’s completely voluntary, and your privacy is protected."

This option helps build trust between law enforcement and the community, reinforcing a rights-respecting approach while promoting safety.

Hold My Guns® storage partners are also encouraged to maintain a list of local resources to share with all customers bringing in firearms for storage. This may include information on domestic violence shelters, counselors, suicide prevention resources, local job placement services, and more. The goal is to treat all customers with dignity and frontload support resources that address potential underlying reasons for choosing voluntary storage. By offering these resources to all storage customers, the FFL ensures that no one is singled out for any particular reason, and the reason for storage is never asked. Privacy is respected.

Firearms Storage for Those Seeking Shelter

Firearms storage through a Hold My Guns® partner location is a valuable referral resource when an officer is assisting an individual seeking shelter due to homelessness or domestic violence. Most shelters do not allow firearms inside, and not every precinct is equipped for voluntary storage. By suggesting a local Hold My Guns® retail partner, law enforcement can help individuals feel more secure in seeking shelter without worrying about leaving their firearms behind. This provides peace of mind and reduces the risk of unauthorized access, which could lead to theft or misuse while the individual is staying in a shelter. Understanding that individuals seeking shelter may not be able to afford firearms storage, Hold My Guns is seeking sponsorship from hero donors so that participating FFLs can offer scholarships for storage.

Property Damage Response Calls

Firearms may be present in vehicles damaged in accidents or in homes affected by events like floods or fires. During times of displacement due to property damage mitigation, finding a secure place for firearms can be difficult, especially given the legal restrictions on transferring firearms to friends or family for safekeeping. Law enforcement often lacks the capacity to store firearms for non-court-related situations. In these cases, officers can refer victims to a Hold My Guns® storage partner, much like they would refer them to a local home restoration or towing company. This demonstrates that law enforcement is committed to protecting personal property as well as preventing crimes like theft and criminal misuse of stolen firearms.

Law Enforcement Can Use the Service, Too

Educating law enforcement about voluntary firearms storage isn’t just about providing a resource for others; it’s also a practical option for their own personal use when needed. The Hold My Guns® service, offered through partnering firearms retailers, provides officers with a secure and discreet way to store personal firearms—whether they’re dealing with the aftermath of a difficult response call, the anniversary of a partner’s death, or using storage as a safety measure while in treatment for PTS. This voluntary storage option helps law enforcement prioritize their mental health and well-being with a reliable, stigma-free solution—no questions asked.

For more information and to support the mission of Hold My Guns, please visit HoldMyGuns.org. Inquiries can be sent to info@holdmyguns.org.


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Firearms Storage Connection - June 5th

June 10th, 2024

On June 5th, we were able to connect someone in need of firearms storage with one of our FFL Partners. 

This is a great example of the many inquiries we receive. Thank you for helping to make this victory possible: 

New Video on YouTube! https://youtu.be/CDKTSwrEzNo?si=2tgeBQDO3QUb6ej7

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