This is an effective prevention approach in the context of suicide; where we know that nine out of 10 individuals who attempt suicide have an underlying mental health condition. We also know that nine out of 10 people who survive a suicide attempt will go on to die of other causes — indicating some degree of recovery. However, evidence shows that 85 to 90% of people who attempt suicide with a firearm will succeed in ending their lives. Guns are highly effective killing machines; it is what they have been explicitly designed for. And guns account for more suicides in America than all other means or methods combined. Reducing access to more lethal means, such as guns, among those who are at risk of suicide due to mental health will categorically saves lives.