How Do You Have Guns And Children?
Many children are raised in homes where guns are present. The safety of these children lies in the parent’s decision to safely store and handle these guns. In addition to properly securing guns, there must be serious conversations about gun safety with children. Talk about the difference between real guns and pretend gun play. It may seem like common sense to adults, but children need learn that using a real gun, even in pretend circumstances, can result in real injury. Lock guns in a secure gun safe. Keys for gun safes should be kept in a secure location, out of your children’s reach. Secure ammunition in a separate, locked location. Guns and ammunition should never be stored together. Keep gun cleaning supplies in a locked location. Teach your child the National Rifle Association’s kid’s rules for what to do when you find a gun: Stop, don’t touch, remove yourself from the area and tell an adult. Remind your children about gun safety rules often. Telling them once is not enough to ens
