Gun Safety

We need to take extra precautions when kids are in an environment where guns are present.

It is estimated that about one third of households with children ages 18 and under have a gun in the home.

If you have guns in the house, store them in a locked location, unloaded, out of the reach and sight of children.
Store ammunition in a separate locked location, out of the reach and sight of children.
Keep the keys and combinations hidden.
When a gun is not in its lock box, keep it in your line of sight.
Make sure all guns are equipped with effective, child-resistant gun locks.
Teach your child the NRA Eddie Eagle Tips on what to do if they find a gun: Stop; Don’t Touch; Run Away; Tell a Grownup.

Learn more ways to keep your children safe when firearms are present with these gun safety tips below.

Gun Safety Tips

Store guns in a locked location, unloaded, out of the reach and sight of children.
Store ammunition in a separate locked location, out of the reach and sight of children.
Keep the keys and combinations hidden.
When a gun is not in its lock box, keep it in your line of sight.
Make sure all guns are equipped with effective, child-resistant gun locks.
If a visitor has a gun in a backpack, briefcase, handbag or an unlocked car, provide them with a locked place to hold it while they are in your home.
Leaving guns on a nightstand, table or other place where a child can gain access may lead to injuries and fatalities.

Explain how a gun your kids might see on television or a video game is different from a gun in real life. A gun, in real life, can really hurt people.
Teach kids never to touch a gun and to immediately tell an adult if they see one.
Talk to grandparents and the parents of friends your children visit about safe gun storage practices.

If you decide that you no longer need to have a gun in your home, dispose of it in a safe way. Consult with law enforcement in your community on how to do so.

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