Guns stored in the home are used for suicide 40 times more often than for self-protection. All guns should be removed from the home of a suicidal person until the crisis has passed. People who talk about suicide won't do it. Suicide threats and attempts must always be taken seriously. A person who talks about suicide is in need of some kind of help, and a large majority of people who die by suicide do talk about their intentions in the weeks before their deaths.
Suicide happens without warning.
Most suicidal people give clues or talk about their suicidal feelings before acting upon them. Recognizing and responding to these clues can prevent suicide attempts and death. However, suicide is never someone else's fault. It's scary to hear someone hint about suicide, but there are things you can do to help . Additional resources on suicide bereavement are available from the center.