Firearms accounted for more than half of all suicide deaths in Ohio and nationally over the past several years. Firearm access is associated with increased risk of suicide or violence-related injury or death due to the high lethality of firearms amidst the often quick, yet brief nature of a suicide crisis. “Lethal means safety” (LMS), including increased use of secure storage practices, is vital given firearms account for more than half of all suicide deaths. LMS is an important component of helping suicidal clients in times of distress, and professional counselors can also engage in conversations about means safety with clients to reduce suicide risk. This three-hour workshop will provide an overview of means safety counseling with clients at risk and provide practical suggestions for navigating conversations about safety and firearms using motivational interviewing. It is also designed to enhance attendees' knowledge about LMS to encourage people to use secure firearm storage practices and temporarily limit or reduce their access to other potentially lethal suicide attempt methods during periods of elevated risk.