Gun Safety for Children

It is vital that we ALWAYS take precautions when children are in an area where guns may be present. And the facts are that one third of households with young children have a gun in the home.

Here are our top gun safety tips…

Storage Safety

      1.       Keep all guns in a locked location, unloaded and out of reach

      2.       Store all ammunition separately from guns in a locked location, out of reach of children

      3.       Make sure keys to safes are hidden and the combinations are changed on a regular basis

      4.       If you need to take your gun out, make sure it is in your line of sight

      5.       All guns need to be equipped with effective, child-proof gun locks

      6.       If any of your visitors have a gun, ensure you provide them with a locked place to hold it

      7.       NEVER leave your gun on a nightstand, table or place where a child can reach it – this can lead to injuries and fatalities

Talk to your Kids

      1.       Explain to your children that their toy gun or the gun they see in a movie or video game is not the same as a gun in real life

      2.       Teach children to NEVER touch a gun and to report if they ever see one

      3.       Talk to grandparents, caregivers, friends, babysitters and anyone else you come into contact with about safe gun storage

Dispose of Guns you do not need – If you feel that you no longer need or want a gun in your home then make sure to dispose of it in a safe and responsible way. Consult with the police in your community on how to do so!

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