For Parents: Gun Safety Checklist
How careful are you when handling guns? Your child will look to you as a role model. You need to act safely.
Follow these rules:
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Never point a gun at anyone, even if you know the gun is unloaded. It is not a toy.
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Get training on the proper use, storage, and maintenance of any gun you own.
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Keep a trigger lock on your gun. Treat all guns as if they’re working and loaded.
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Keep guns and ammunition locked in separate locations.
Can you check off each of the following?
I have spoken to my child about what to do if he or she sees a gun.
If I own a gun, I have had proper training on how to use, care for, and store it.
I set a good example for my child on the safe use and handling of guns.
I keep a gun log book. I write down when I talk with my child about guns. I also record when I maintain my gun or buy any new gun.
