Youth Gun Safety: Why Is It Important?
Youth Gun Safety
A child’s willingness to obey and act responsibly, and not wildly, should be a key prerequisite for instructing a child in the use of guns. Gun safety, however, should be taught young, and repeated throughout childhood to ensure they do not forget.
The statistics claim half of all U. S. households have firearms. It is therefore a good idea to begin gun safety at a young age, as they can potentially encounter a gun anywhere, at any time.
A child may never act responsibly enough to earn the right to shoot, but all children should be taught certain essentials of gun safety; even if there is no gun in your home. There are guns in other homes your child may visit. A child knowing what to do, as well as what not to do, can save their life or the lives of others.
Gun Safety Classes For Kids
Firearm instruction classes are available for children and youth. The focus of these programs is first gun safety and keeping your child safe. These programs remove the mystery children see surrounding guns and reinforce safety and proper handling. In essence, these programs teach what a child needs to know to keep themselves safe. They learn what to do if they find a firearm and if someone points a gun at them (even if it is only a toy gun). They also learn how to tell a toy gun from a real gun, what to do if a friend wants to show them a parent’s gun, what a real gun feels like, and a demonstration as to how powerful a firearm really is.
NRA Firearm Classes
If you are considering a firearm class for your children, ensure that you choose one using NRA Rules for safe firearm handling. The NRA provides a gun safety program call the “Eddie Eagle Program” and it can be taught at home. The sample kit contains a copy of the student workbook, an instructor’s guide, program statistics, a description of materials, an order form, and the Parents’ Guide to Gun Safety brochure. This program is also available for schools, churches and other interested parties.
To receive a copy of the text for the brochure, email [email protected] or call (800) 231-0752. Gun safety should begin in the home and a child should be taught from day one. Answering the child’s questions can help to satisfy their curiosity regarding firearms. It is also a good time to explain the differences between toy guns and genuine firearms. Visit the NRA’s website for further information and how to locate a class for your child.
Youth Guns at GrabAGun
GrabAGun is your online source for the purchase of guns for sale, such as the youth 20 gauge shotgun or the Remington 870 youth shotgun. You will find GrabAGun’s extensive online selection to exceed the stock any local gun shops can provide. We will send the firearms to your FFL dealer where you will need to do a background check. Please refer to our page for ordering as well as shipping and returns for further information.