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  Gun Safety   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Guns are in more than one third of all U.S. households, so they're a very real danger to children, whether you own one or not.
Allowing kids to play with toy guns is a personal decision, as is how to respond to a child's pretend shooting action during the course of play.
BB guns and pellet guns are not regulated by the government.
www.kidshealth.org /parent/positive/family/gun_safety.html   (657 words)

  
  Gun Safety: A Parent's Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Talking openly and honestly about gun safety with your child is usually more effective than just ordering him or her to "stay out of the gun closet," and leaving it at that.
If you have decided that your child is not ready to be trained in a gun's handling and use, explain that he or she must not touch a gun in your home, unless you are present and have given permission.
It is the individual gun owner's responsibility to understand and follow all laws regarding gun purchase, ownership, storage, transport, etc. If you choose to own a gun, you have a responsibility to set a positive example.
www.cityofmesa.org /police/literature/gunsafety.asp   (989 words)

  
 Gun Safety   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Adults who own guns need to be reminded of the basic rules of firearms and the safe storage of guns and ammunition.
Guns are not intelligent; they are a piece of cold steel with the potential to inflict great bodily harm.
This means that if one wants to keep a loaded gun at their bedside, it should be unloaded and put away in the morning in a locked cabinet or safe, or stored with a trigger or cable lock.
www.burtonfire.com /gun_safety.htm   (933 words)

  
 Gun and Sport North - Gun Safety
When someone hands you a gun, always check it to see that it is empty, even if the person who gave it to you has just checked the gun himself.
Pointing a gun at something (or somebody) that you never thought of shooting is a dangerous habit.
The principal purpose for a manual safety is to prevent firing in the event of unintentional pulling of the trigger.
www.gunandsport.com /company/safety.html   (1004 words)

  
 Gun safety - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gun safety is a collection of rules and recommendations that can be applied when handling firearms.
The purpose of gun safety is to eliminate or minimize the risks of unintentional damage, injury and/or death caused by improper handling of firearms.
Gun safety for situations where firearms are not in use are intended to prevent access to and subsequent discharge of a firearm.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gun_safety   (2483 words)

  
 Firearms safety - Basics of gun safety
Although there are a minority of semi-auto pistols that have "magazine disconnect safeties", the vast majority of semi-autos may have a round in the chamber which can be fired by pulling the trigger after the magazine has been removed.
Beyond that, the decisions on kid gun safety can be quite personal, and there are pluses and minuses to various approaches.
When handling the guns, the first thing we would do would be to load-check the guns, teaching the kids how to do it.
www.armchairgunshow.com /gun_safety.htm   (1301 words)

  
 Gun Safety
Whenever you pick up a gun, immediately engage the safety device if possible, and, if the gun has a magazine, remove it before opening the action and looking into the chamber(s) which should be clear of ammunition.
However, mechanical locking devices, like the mechanical safeties built into guns, can fail and should not be used as a substitute for safe gun handling and the observance of all gun safety rules.
Gun safety rules must be understood and applied in all situations involving firearms.
www.cqc.com /~lppl/gun_safety.htm   (837 words)

  
 Gun Violence Statistics
Americans for Gun Safety produced a 2003 report that reveals that 20 of the nation’s 22 national gun laws are not enforced.
Ignored are laws intended to punish illegal gun trafficking, firearm theft, corrupt gun dealers, lying on a criminal background check form, obliterating firearm serial numbers, selling guns to minors and possessing a gun in a school zone.
According to Americans for Gun Safety (December 2002), gun theft is most likely in states without laws requiring safe storage of firearms in the home and where there are large numbers of gun owners and relatively high crime rates.
www.neahin.org /programs/schoolsafety/gunsafety/statistics.htm   (1096 words)

  
 Gun Safety
New Massachusetts law requires that gun be kept in a locked container or stored with a mechanism preventing the firing of the gun (trigger lock).
If you own a gun, chances are he or she will discover where you keep it.
Guns are present in cities, towns, and in rural areas.
www.ci.norwood.ma.us /npd/gun.htm   (707 words)

  
 Gun Safety Rules  Save a life by reading this page and give it to a friend.
The gun could be essential evidence that could be used in a solving a crime and the mere position of the gun could be important.
The action is the moving parts of the gun that allow loading, unloading, firing and extraction of the empty case or shell.
Gun locks, Trigger locks, keyed cables and metal jacket locks are all good solid devices to keep guns away from unauthorized fingers.
www.savetheguns.com /safety_rules.htm   (5078 words)

  
 Gun Safety
Guns are so dangerous that they can hurt or even kill someone you know - including other kids.
But experts on all sides believe that keeping a gun in the house is a serious decision, and the gun must be kept locked up where kids can't get to it.
Not touching the gun is very important, but don't forget to also leave the area and tell an adult.
kidshealth.org /kid/watch/house/gun_safety.html   (953 words)

  
 NRA Gun Safety Rules
Whenever you pick up a gun, immediately engage the safety device if possible, and, if the gun has a magazine, remove it before opening the action and looking into the chamber(s) which should be clear of ammunition.
Dozens of gun storage devices, as well as locking devices that attach directly to the gun, are available.
However, mechanical locking devices, like the mechanical safeties built into guns, can fail and should not be used as a substitute for safe gun handling and the observance of all gun safety rules.
www.nrahq.org /education/guide.asp   (695 words)

  
 Gun Safety Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Guns are not toys, and should be respected as any powerful tool.
Gun safety education consists of an age-appropriate safe plan of action regarding the storage and handling of firearms.
Even if you don't keep a gun...speak to parents of children's friends about gun safety and find out if they keep a gun at home and how it is stored.
www.luhs.org /depts/injprev/Firearms/safety.htm   (726 words)

  
 Urban Legends Reference Pages: Safety First
Seconds later the gun discharged, wounding the agent in the thigh (or the foot, or the leg, according to various press accounts).
A federal drug agent shot himself in the leg during a gun safety presentation to children and his bosses are investigating.
Witnesses said the gun was pointed at the floor and when he released the slide, one shot fired into the top of his left thigh.
www.snopes.com /photos/accident/gunsafety.asp   (686 words)

  
 USCM | Gun Safety Day
The recent gun-related tragedies in Los Angeles and Atlanta, and the school shootings at Columbine High School and in communities across the nation, have reconfirmed the fact that a comprehensive effort on gun safety is needed.
Gun Show Loophole: Closes the gun show loophole by requiring background checks by non-licensed dealers and allowing three business days for the background work to be completed if necessary.
The House version of the juvenile justice bill does not contain gun safety provisions, and the House and Senate are now meeting in a conference committee to reconcile the two versions.
www.usmayors.org /uscm/gun_safety   (747 words)

  
 FBI Kids K-5th Grade - About the FBI - Safety Tips - Gun Safety
Special Agents must carry a gun when they are on duty.
No matter why people have guns or why they carry them to work, each one of them must have special training to know how to handle them safely.
Some people go to classes to learn gun safety; some learn it from their parents.
www.fbi.gov /kids/k5th/safety5.htm   (123 words)

  
 Gun Safety
A "safety" is a mechanism on a gun designed to prevent the gun from firing.
Keep in mind that even the best safety mechanism is not as safe as unloading the gun; and since you shouldn't relax your safe handling with an unloaded gun you certainly shouldn't be any less careful with a loaded gun that has the safety on.
Also, there are gun locks that use a strong spring or rubber band to hold the gun, on the theory that only adults will be strong enough to release the gun.
www.geocities.com /Athens/Academy/3483/guns.html   (4695 words)

  
 Gun Safety
Around the world gun ownership is a hotly battled debate for adults.
This is particularly the case in locations where hunting is a way of life, or in cases where a parent must carry a firearm in their line of work.
It could be the cause of their death or another friend's death if they go back and sneak the gun when you are busy elsewhere in the house.
www.indianbeachpolice.com /gun.htm   (539 words)

  
 Airsoft Gun Safety
Parents need to be aware that giving an airsoft gun to irresponsible children can put their child in danger.
Be aware that if your child brings an airsoft gun to school or any other public place they may be arrested or, at worst, shot by a police officer.
Not only is a gun case the safest means of transportation it also naturally protects your gun (airsoft guns can be quite fragile) and makes a great place to store airsoft pistols and spare magazines.
www.airsoftgunhelp.com /airsoft-gun-safety.htm   (736 words)

  
 Gun safety - Gun Safety Now -
The first rule of gun safety is to know if a gun is loaded, whether you're handling it or not.
Americans for Gun Safety produced a 2003 report that reveals that 20 of the nation’s 22 national gun laws are not enforced.
Having a gun in your home, especially if it is not stored properly, can be a significant risk factor for injury and death in children.
directoryi.cn /?q=gun-safety   (572 words)

  
 Our Services
There are no tests, however, all participants must be able to recite the rules of firearm safety before they leave the class.
gun laws, and condensed versions of all the states gun laws (provided they are in print).
We are Massachusetts State Certified in Home Firearm Safey as well as NRA certified in Safety, Pistol, Rifle, and Personal Protection.
www.gunsafetyonline.com /id2.html   (164 words)

  
 Americans for Gun Safety Foundation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Americans for Gun Safety Foundation is an organization whose stated purpose is to 1) promote gun safety training; 2) promote responsible gun laws; 3) respect gun rights; and 4) reduce gun crime.
The Americans for Gun Safety Foundation is a project of the Tides Center, and a Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
It is thus usually identified as a gun control organization rather than a gun rights organization.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Americans_for_Gun_Safety_Foundation   (224 words)

  
 Gun Safety
Child-proof all guns with trigger locks or cases
Store your gun in a location that protects it from excessive temperature changes or moisture
Check to see that a gun is unloaded immediately after you pick up the weapon
www.aphf.org /guns.html   (104 words)

  
 The 10 Commandments of Gun Safety
Guns should be unloaded when not actually in use.
If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, HANDLE WITH CARE.
Guns and Ammo; the nation's leading gun and ammunition magazine, is now the web's best resource for information on current gun news, ammunition ballistics, long guns, hand guns and new products in the gun market.
www.gunsandammomag.com /safety   (364 words)

  
 Gun Safety Guide | Firearm Safety | Hunting
Out of all of the sports participated in around the world, hunting is considered to be one of the most dangerous.
Due to this, many safety precautions must be made to ensure your safety, as well as the safety of those around you...
Even if you are already working, and merely looking to see what else is out there, you still want to be offered the position...
gunsafety.info   (909 words)

  
 Gun Safety Tips
Whether you own a gun or not, please be certain your children know these rules.
The aspect of safety is central to gunhandling.
Put safety first every time you pick up a gun to prevent accidents.
www.gunsmagazine.com /safety.html   (206 words)

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