Firearms are a leading cause of death killing more than 200 people in Quebec each year. They also figure prominently in robberies and other forms of violence, suicides and unintentional injury.

In 1995 Canada passed new gun control legislation which requires licensing of all firearm owners, registration of all firearms, and safe storage of firearms and ammunition.   But laws are only words on paper - effective implementation requires the commitment of a wide range of stakeholders who understand the nature of the firearm problem, the risk factors and the ways in which they can intervene effectively.

This project created in partnership with community based organizations working in criminal justice, policing, domestic violence, public health and education, aims at preventing crime, violence and victimisation with firearms. It has a particular focus on vulnerable populations such as women and youth. The National Crime Prevention Council provided funding for the three year pilot project

The project identified best practises in order to develop tools based on best practices. The strategy focuses on: