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#CarrytheRound
#CarryTheRound is a Worried About a Veteran (WAV) campaign that encourages open conversations and practical steps to support Veterans and their families. This campaign invites you to reflect on moments when you stepped up to support a Veteran—or wish you had.
Why not have a lifesaving conversation over a cup of coffee?
The “Carry the Round” kit is the first of its kind: a limited-edition coffee packaged inside of an innovative firearm storage solution, created specifically to inspire conversations on secure storage practices.
Experience the Carry the Round Kit, in collaboration with Aerial Resupply Coffee and StopBox USA.
When did you need to carry the round?
Acts of support—from sharing a conversation over coffee to ensuring ammo is stored safely—can make a big difference in a Veteran’s life. By sharing our stories using #CarryTheRound, we encourage others to start these conversations too, creating a ripple effect of understanding and hope. Use the hashtag on social media to show when you’ve carried the round for someone, or when someone’s carried the round for you. Together, we can make a meaningful difference—one conversation, one supportive action, one round at a time.
Option 1: Reflect and share your story
Think about a time you carried the round for someone, or when someone carried the round for you. It could have been sharing a conversation over coffee, getting help with day-to-day tasks, seeking professional support, or assisting with safe gun storage.
Share your story on social media and use the hashtag #CarryTheRound.
If WAV or any other resources were helpful to you, mention them!
Option 2: Share resources and highlight secure storage
Share information like WAV’s resources on secure gun storage laws in your state and your personal experiences on social media to help and inspire others.
Encourage safe storage to increase safety and provide crucial moments when they matter most.
View sample posts in the social media toolkit to get started!
Downloads
Social Media Toolkit (Word) | Social Media Toolkit (Google Drive)
Media/Press Toolkit (Word) | Media/Press Toolkit (Google Drive)
Get the Carry the Round Start Guide for helpful tips on having a conversation about secure firearm storage with the Veteran in your life.
About Us
WAV is an initiative that empowers loved ones to prevent Veteran gun suicide. WAV has something for every step of a loved one’s journey, like education on when to bring up the sensitive subject of secure gun storage; ways to build trust when talking about a topic close to a Veteran’s identity; strategies for starting a hopeful conversation and achieving a Veteran’s participation; and legal information from all 50 states regarding gun storage options.
We’ve teamed up with Aerial Resupply Coffee and Stopbox USA because we believe that some of the most important conversations can happen over a simple cup of coffee, and that safe gun storage is an essential part of these conversations. Whether you’re sharing stories, offering support, or learning about ways to help, enjoying a round of coffee together can be the start to those meaningful discussions. And by using secure storage solutions like those from Stopbox USA, we can help create critical time and space before a crisis occurs.