Fall 2005
With hunting seasons now in full swing, and with
more people handling firearms than any other time of year,
safety is paramount. Following simple safety rules can help
prevent firearm accidents. Review safe handling and storage
practices by watching
Firearms Safety Depends On You (requires Windows Media
Player 8.0+ and a high-speed connection; video is 13 min. in
length.), an educational video developed by the National
Shooting Sports Foundation, administrator of Project ChildSafe.
The video covers basic safety rules and responsibilities that
all firearm owners should understand, such as storing ammunition
in a separate location, away from firearms. Also, after hunting
or target shooting, make sure firearms are returned unloaded to
a secure storage location. Consider a gun lock. Learn more about
locks and other safety devices and precautions with a free
Project Childsafe firearm safety kit. Find out where to obtain a
kit at
www.projectchildsafe.org.
