Someone has written that he always thought that it is a far better strategy to gun-proof your child rather than to child-proof your gun. In actuality, the smartest thing is to do both. It is vitally important to teach your child proper gun handling techniques, but it is that much more important to remove the object of temptation from the child.
Statistically, sometime in the next 2 days, somewhere in the U.S. a child under age 19 will die as a direct result of the mishandling of a loaded firearm. That is both tragic and unnecessary. A mom and dad, brother or sister, grandma and grandpa will be burying their son, their brother or sister, or their grandchild. You have to ask yourself—WHY?
If you are hiding a loaded firearm at this very time somewhere in your house, you are begging for a potential tragedy!
RIGHT NOW—THIS VERY INSTANT—ORDER A GUN LOCK, MINIVAULT or SAFE! Merely hiding your firearm is both unsafe and offers nothing but a false sense of security.
RIGHT NOW—THIS VERY INSTANT—UNLOAD YOUR FIREARM AND STORE THE AMMUNITION SEPARATELY!
Many Americans own a gun for the sole purpose of home defense. However, statistically again, most firearm accidental shootings involve people who know each other! This is not said to discourage you from owning a gun for this purpose. However, if you do, then you should become proficient in its use. Take the prudent and necessary steps to prepare yourself for the possibility that you might have to use it someday.
First: secure it with one or more of the following products which have been developed by and advocated by firearm experts:
KEYED CABLE LOCKS
KEYED TRIGGER LOCKS
KEYED GUN RACK OR SAFE
COMBINATION SINGLE/DOUBLE PISTOL MINIVAULTS
Second: practice accessing your unloaded firearm. Just as your family has an evacuation plan (or should!) in case of a fire, you should have a well-practiced plan of accessing your firearm as carefully, quickly, and efficiently as possible. You should practice accessing your unloaded firearm from various locations, and under a variety of conditions and circumstances.
From the basement
From the upstairs
From the garage
From the bath/shower
From the laundry/utility room
During the day
During the night (especially!)
Firearm proficiency is an art and a skill. It requires practice just like every other art and skill. Practice your loading/unloading skills. Practice cleaning your firearm. Practice shooting your firearm. Seek expert instruction. You will become proficient and confident.
Order your gun lock, trigger lock, minivault, cabinet, or safe today! It could save a life!
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