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will call you back within one business day. If you own a gun for
sport or protection, your child should not have access to it.
Keep all guns and ammunition out of reach. Store them separately
in locked cases, with trigger locks on the guns. Even if you
don’t have a gun at home, talk to your child about gun safety.
Your child’s friends may have guns in their homes, or your child
may come across a gun elsewhere. Make sure he or she knows what
to do. When should you give your child gun safety education?
That’s up to you. You may want to ask the local police
department for advice. Knowledge about safe gun handling lowers
the risk of accidents. It can also teach your child to be
responsible about guns. Sit down with your child and set the
rules in a family meeting. Answer all of your child’s questions.
If guns are not a mystery, his or her natural curiosity may
decrease. Use a log book to record when you talk about,
maintain, or purchase a gun. Make sur