Preventing someone from dying by suicide at a particular time using a particular method could prevent them from ever dying by suicide at any time using any method.

LMC is a collaborative process involving education about the risks associated with easy access to potentially lethal suicide attempt methods and discussing practical strategies for reducing or limiting access to the methods. LMC proceeds through several steps based on motivational interviewing:

1. Engaging: The first step is to establish rapport and build trust. Expressing curiosity in a non-judgmental way is critical in this first step.
2. Focusing: The second step directs the conversation towards the specific topic of environmental safety. 
3. Evoking: The third step is where the most time is spent. In this step, open-ended questions are asked to better understand the person's opinions, values, and perspectives about environmental safety.
4. Planning: The final step involves development of concrete steps that someone will take to reduce or limit access to potentially lethal suicide attempt methods.

LMC has been shown to increase firearm owners' willingness to use secure firearm storage methods like gun safes and locking devices (Anestis et al., 2021). Studies have shown that secure firearm storage practices like these are associated with approximately 50% reduced rates of suicide (Lubin et al., 2010; Shenassa et al., 2004). Our team includes military veterans and firearm owners who have extensive experience working with firearm owners and navigating these sensitive conversations.