The ASK Campaign (Asking Saves Kids) provides a concrete solution to an indisputable problem. Over 40% of American homes with children have guns, many of them are kept unlocked and loaded, and every year thousands of children are killed or injured in shootings involving these guns. The ASK Campaign encourages parents to ask their neighbors if they have a gun in the home before sending their children over to play. The power of this campaign is that it enrolls all Americans concerned with the welfare of children, including gun owners, and makes a discussion about public safety and good parenting part of the solution to gun violence.

ASK Day ASK Day—an annual national day of focus on the life-saving, public health message of the ASK ("Asking Saves Kids") Campaign. The ASK Campaign is a public education collaboration between the AAP and PAX—an organization offering real solutions to gun violence, that urges parents to ask about guns where their children play. ASK Day comes as summer approaches and children will be out of school spending more time playing at friends' houses. Summer Safety Advisory [PDF] To find out more about the ASK Campaign: http://www.askingsaveskids.com/ASK.html

To request brochures and posters to distribute in your practice and community, please e-mail aap@pax.com. Please include your name, mailing address, quantity requested, and a contact phone number in your e-mail.

Information on Asking [PDF]