KIDS AND GUNS
A Deadly Mix
Federal officials estimate there are guns in one half of the
households in the United States. Because of this alarming statistic, your
child could easily come into contact with a gun at a neighbor's house,
when playing with friends or even at home. A gun is a tool, not a toy,
and should be handled only by an adult. Guns are left thoughtlessly and
carelessly within grasp or sight of children by parents and adults....and
even more amazing....LOADED! Because more than 50% of our households
have in their possession some type of firearm, we must educate all children
to avoid tragic consequences. Our unprepared, uneducated children (who
are bombared with fantasy violence on TV, in movies and cartoons) must
be made aware that GUNS�DO�KILL!
KIDS...
If you see a gun, here are the three things to do:
- 1. STOP...DO NOT TOUCH THE GUN! It may not be real, but it might
be, and it might be loaded. DO NOT TOUCH THE GUN!
- 2. LEAVE THE AREA! Get away from the gun as fast as possible.
If it's real you don't want to be around if someone else picks it up or
starts to play with it.
- 3. TELL AN ADULT, NOW! As fast as you can, tell your parents
or some other adult you know, that you saw a gun, and where it was. Your
parents will know what to do.
Another thing...if you see a gun at a friends house, tell your parents.
Let them teach your friend and his family about gun safety. YOU...DON'T
TOUCH THE GUN...no matter how much your friend says it's ok...come home
immediately and tell your parents.
PARENTS...
You have two jobs --educate your children about the dangers of guns,
and learn how to keep your own guns stored safely out of the way of your
own children.
- Teach your children that guns can and DO�KILL!
- Trach your children the three things to do when they see a gun. explain
the reasons for each rule and review these rules often.
- Inquire about guns at your children's friend's houses and don't be
shy about asking the parents of these friends if there are guns in the
house and how they're stored and handled..Its your child who could become
an innocent victim of someone else's carelessness.
KEEP YOUR KIDS ALIVE...
- Treat every firearm with respect...always as if it was loaded.
- Unload weapons when they are not in use. children cannot be shot accidentally
unless guns are loaded.
- Keep all weapons locked securely in cabinets.
- keep bullets locked away separately from the guns themselves.
- Never point a gun at anyone: never "horseplay"nwith weapons.
- Equip your guns with trigger locks.
- Educate your children...educate yourself...keep your kids alive.
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