How OSPF and Life Side Ohio Brought Gun Owners Into The Suicide Prevention Conversation

Voices For Suicide Prevention · Nov 10, 2026 · 29m · transcript

A firearm is part of everyday life for many, many Ohioans, from police officers to hunters to competitive shooters. That also means it’s part of Ohio’s suicide prevention reality, with about 60% of suicides involving a firearm and very little room for a second chance. We wanted a conversation that doesn’t lecture, doesn’t stereotype, and doesn’t turn into a political shouting match, so we brought in people who’ve been doing the work where trust actually lives; in OSPF's Life Side Ohio campaign.

Scott Light and our new co-host Sol Tsonis sit down with Daniel Bennett, OSPF Chief Strategy…