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Walk The Talk America (WTTA) Adds Two New Board Members to Strengthen Mental Health Awareness Efforts in Firearms Community

The non-profit organization welcomes Tonnie Schmidt and Ron Staffieri to its Board of Directors, bringing extensive experience and expertise to the organization’s mission. Walk The Talk America (WTTA) Adds Two New Board Members to Strengthen The non-profit organization welcomes Tonnie … Continue reading

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The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) Donates $25K to Walk The Talk America (WTTA)

The NASGW made the donation during the 2022 NASGW Expo & Annual Meeting, held Oct. 26 – 28, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) Donates $25K to Walk The Talk America (WTTA) The … Continue reading

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Chattanooga Shooting Supplies, Inc. (CSSI) Donates $20K to Walk The Talk America (WTTA)

Chattanooga Shooting Supplies, Inc. (CSSI) Donates $20K to Walk The Talk America (WTTA) Chattanooga Shooting Supplies, Inc. (CSSI), an industry leader providing 45,000 SKUs of shooting and hunting-related products to service the independent dealer, becomes a Silver Sponsor of WTTA. … Continue reading

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Walk The Talk America (WTTA) and MKS Supply Encourage the Firearm Industry to Support Mental Health Education and Assistance Programs

MKS Supply continues its support of the WTTA mission through financial contributions and placing a self-assessment card in every Hi-Point shipped. Walk The Talk America (WTTA) and MKS Supply Encourage the Firearm Industry to Support Mental Health Education and Assistance … Continue reading

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Walk The Talk America (WTTA) Now Offering Bilingual Mental Health Awareness Flyer in Bersa Firearm Boxes

Bersa, an Argentinean-founded firearms manufacturer, has translated WTTA’s original Mental Health Awareness Flyer into Spanish, allowing the non-profit org to expand its message to the Latino community. Walk The Talk America (WTTA) Now Offering Bilingual Mental Health Awareness Flyer in … Continue reading

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AlphaTech, A Contract Firearms Component Manufacturer, Supports Walk The Talk America

The North Carolina-based machine shop producing high-quality firearms components for some of the top names in the firearms industry proudly steps up to support WTTA efforts. AlphaTech, A Contract Firearms Component Manufacturer, Supports Walk The Talk America The North Carolina-based … Continue reading

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Lipsey’s Renews Support of Walk The Talk America (WTTA)

Lipsey’s® Renews Support of Walk The Talk America (WTTA) For the second consecutive year, Lipsey’s®, a leading national shooting sports distributor, donates $10K to help WTTA further its mission to bridge the gap between mental health awareness and the firearms … Continue reading

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Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Donates $25K to Walk The Talk America (WTTA)

One of the nation’s largest firearms manufacturers, Ruger’s donation will help WTTA further its mission to bridge the gap between mental health awareness and the firearms industry. Visit WTTA at the 2022 SHOT Show, Booth #80524 Level 2 Sturm, Ruger … Continue reading

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Vara Safety Partners with Walk The Talk America

Vara Safety, the handgun safe made for protection, has joined up with WTTA to help spread WTTA’s message of “Mental Health, it’s ok to talk about it” with a commitment to explore new technologies to help save lives. Las Vegas, … Continue reading

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Steinel Ammunition Supports Walk The Talk America

Steinel Ammunition joins the growing list of firearms industry manufacturers and distributors supporting WTTA’s efforts to engage the firearms and mental health community in discussions to prevent future gun-related tragedies. Las Vegas, Nev. (February 2021) – Walk The Talk America … Continue reading

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Lipsey’s Donates $10K to Walk The Talk America (WTTA)

Lipsey’s®, a leading national firearms distributor, donates to help WTTA further its mission to bridge the gap between mental health awareness and the firearms industry. Las Vegas, Nev. (January 2020) – Walk The Talk America (WTTA), a non-profit organization designed … Continue reading

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Walk The Talk America Announce New Board Member

Dustin Jones, CPA Board member and Chief Financial Officer (SVP) of Armscor Precision International, Joins WTTA as Treasurer. Las Vegas, NV (October 2020) – Walk The Talk America (WTTA), a non-profit organization designed to bridge the gap between the firearms … Continue reading

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International Firearms, Ammunition Manufacturer Pledges Ongoing Mental Health Awareness Support

Las Vegas, NV (July 2020) – Armscor International, Inc. has partnered with Walk the Talk America to provide funding for mental health awareness in the form of a $2,500 ongoing monthly donation. “We are humbled by this gesture from Armscor,” … Continue reading

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Walk the Talk America and Zephyr Wellness First Seminar “At the Intersection of Guns and Mental Health” Paves Path for Success

Workshop held at Reno Guns & Range and introduced the gun culture to attending mental health professionals. WTTA board member and instructor, Rob Pincus, also provided an intro shooting instruction. (August 2019) – Walk The Talk America (WTTA), a non-profit … Continue reading

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Walk the Talk America Partners with Zephyr Wellness to End Stigma Facing Mental Health Care and Responsible Gun Ownership

Partnership plans to host competency training for mental health providers to understand the firearms culture and remove stigmatization. (May, 2019) – Walk The Talk America (WTTA), a non-profit organization working to foster relationships between firearms companies and firearms owners with … Continue reading

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Mental Health America and Walk the Talk America Join Forces to Combat Suicide

(March 1, 2019) – The current climate in discussions concerning gun violence and suicide by firearm in the United States tends to revolve around two subjects with one glaring stigma: the negative perceptions of the gun industry and mental illness. … Continue reading

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Walk The Talk America Attempts to Build Bridge Between Firearms and Mental Health Industry

Walk The Talk America Attempts to Build Bridge Between Firearms and Mental Health Industry Non-profit Walk The Talk America is acting to bring caring firearms-related companies together with mental health programs in need, changing to help those suffering from mental … Continue reading

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