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2025 Partnership Recap
A SHARED COMMITMENT The Progressive Agriculture Foundation and NSSF share a commitment to responsible firearm ownership and helping children develop safe habits before an emergency occurs. Together, we’re providing practical, age-appropriate education that empowers youth, supports families, and strengthens communities.
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YOUR INVESTMENT AT WORK reached with firearm safety and 35,000+ youth mental health & well-being education Many firearm incidents involving children are preventable. By teaching children what to do when they encounter a firearm and equipping families with safestorage messages, together we’re helping create safer homes and communities. Thanks to NSSF’s investment, thousands of children experienced hands-on firearm safety education through Progressive Agriculture Safety Days.
Firearm Safety and Mental Health & Well-Being Education Across North America
KEY FIREARM SAFETY MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING
FIREARM SAFETY Safe storage Safe handling Stop. Don't touch. Tell an adult.
MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING Understanding stress Healthy coping strategies
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YOUR PARTNERSHIP IN ACTION Across North America, children rotated through interactive safety stations led by local volunteers—from firefighters and law enforcement officers to conservation officers, healthcare professionals, farmers, and educators. Each lesson is designed to build confidence, encourage conversation at home, and help children recognize hazards before tragedy occurs.
2025 IMPACT $10,000
377
114,278
Investment
Safety Days completed
Total Attendance
13,214
148,823
Volunteers
Volunteer Hours
See a Progressive Agriculture Safety Day in action.
“It starts when they’re young. Today’s firearm safety lesson can be the first step toward becoming good stewards of our natural resources later in life.” – Calli Weber, Minnesota State Conservation Officer
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THE DIFFERENCE YOU HELPED CREATE
91%
adopted at least one new safe behavior
91%
shared what they learned with family members
100%
satisfaction rate with programming
*based on parent responses
“My children and I really enjoyed everything taught during safety day. I think it is really important that they know these things, in case of emergency. Everything taught really opened the student's eyes on how they should act in certain scenarios.” – Participant Parent, American Samoa
“My daughter came home full of excitement and willingness to share about what she was taught and all about this new experience. Thank you!” – Participant Parent, Illinois
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COMMUNITIES YOU STRENGTHENED One of the greatest strengths of the Progressive Agriculture Foundation is the incredible diversity of our volunteers. They come from every corner of their communities, bringing unique experiences and expertise to help educate the next generation. Whether serving in public safety, healthcare, education, agriculture, transportation, or business, each volunteer shares one common goal: keeping children safe.
“Every child deserves to have the knowledge about how to stay safe and healthy. Volunteering is a great way to ensure that our next generation will grow up with important life-saving information.” – Ellen Duysen, Health & Safety Professional, Nebraska
“It's the kids. They're the future. Whether they hunt or not, firearm safety is critically important because if there's a gun in the house, safety has to come first.” – Lyle Johnson, Firearm Safety Instructor, Lewiston, Minnesota Sportsman’s Club
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FIREARM SAFETY IN ACTION
Chuck Perry demonstrates the importance of keeping the gun muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
Students in Winona, MN learn how to cross a fence safely with a firearm.
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CONTINUING THE MOMENTUM TOGETHER In 2026, NSSF expanded its partnership by participating in our curriculum peerreview process, helping ensure our firearm safety lessons reflect current best practices and industry expertise.
Building on the success of 2025, continued partnership with NSSF will help us:
Refresh hands-on demonstrations and educational materials Continue measuring knowledge gained and long-term behavior change Equip volunteers with current safety resources Deliver free Safety Day programming to thousands of children and families Expand the reach of life-saving firearm safety education
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Thank you for helping us create safer futures. Every conversation. Every demonstration. Every volunteer. Every child. Thank you for partnering with the Progressive Agriculture Foundation to help children and families return home safely every day.
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NSSF and Progressive Agriculture Foundation | 2025 Partnership Recap