We hear a lot about gun violence every day, and sometimes we hear a few things about gun safety, but with the idea that you "need" a gun to protect yourself, gun safety often takes a back burner to gun control.
The issue of bad guys handling firearms is usually a problem in itself, but how about how you handle your own firearm? When you handle a firearm, keep in mind that things may not always go as well as they do in movies. There are some measures that you can put in place to ensure that you protect yourself from the risk that your firearms pose.
When someone comes into your property without your authority, your first instinct is to draw out your firearm. Things can quickly go out of control, especially if you are not quite proficient at using a firearm. The intruder can grab the firearm from you and use it on you.
The second major concern is keeping guns out of the reach of children - and 18 percent of parents who own a gun have never discussed gun safety with their children. This number rises to 52 percent for those who do not own a gun - but it is still important. In the first four months of 2016, 23 people were accidentally shot by toddlers. That goes up to 77 percent if we count all minors, including teenagers.
Children more often than not will accidentally shoot themselves. They can also shoot their brothers or sisters or even parents. In most cases, the firearm used belonged to a guest, who was visiting the family.
One of the ways you can keep your kids safe is by teaching them how to stay safe and know how to handle firearms. The best action is to ensure that your kids cannot access the forearm in the first place. But in case they do, they should know the best way to handle it to prevent accidents.
The issue of bad guys handling firearms is usually a problem in itself, but how about how you handle your own firearm? When you handle a firearm, keep in mind that things may not always go as well as they do in movies. There are some measures that you can put in place to ensure that you protect yourself from the risk that your firearms pose.
When someone comes into your property without your authority, your first instinct is to draw out your firearm. Things can quickly go out of control, especially if you are not quite proficient at using a firearm. The intruder can grab the firearm from you and use it on you.
The second major concern is keeping guns out of the reach of children - and 18 percent of parents who own a gun have never discussed gun safety with their children. This number rises to 52 percent for those who do not own a gun - but it is still important. In the first four months of 2016, 23 people were accidentally shot by toddlers. That goes up to 77 percent if we count all minors, including teenagers.
Children more often than not will accidentally shoot themselves. They can also shoot their brothers or sisters or even parents. In most cases, the firearm used belonged to a guest, who was visiting the family.
One of the ways you can keep your kids safe is by teaching them how to stay safe and know how to handle firearms. The best action is to ensure that your kids cannot access the forearm in the first place. But in case they do, they should know the best way to handle it to prevent accidents.
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