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Protecting What Protects You | A Note on Gun Safety

SAFE & SOUND PROTECTING WHAT PROTECTS YOU If you own a firearm or are considering purchasing one, it's critical that you know proper gun safety practices to avoid injuries and ensure that your weapons function safely. 300 MILLION Number of privately owned guns in the U.S., the most in history. 10 MILLION Number of guns that are purchased annually. PROMISING TRENDS Despite the growing number of guns in the U.S., the number of unintentional gun-related deaths has decreased dramatically over the last few decades. 548 58 Number of Number of unintentional unintentional firearm-related firearm-related fatalities among youths fatalities in 2014. under age 14 in 2012. 57% 73% Percentage decrease in unintentional Percentage decrease in unintentional firearm-related fatalities firearm-related fatalities since 1992. among youths since 1992. 31% Percentage of unintentional deaths caused by guns that could be prevented through the addition of a child-proof safety lock and a loading indicator. Many of these decreasing numbers can be attributed to proper gun storage, training, and safety practices. Familiarize yourself with the following rules to help keep these numbers low. GUN SAFETY RULES Keep your gun Treat every gun as if it's loaded. 2 unloaded until ready to use. • You should load the gun only when you're in the field or on the shooting range. • Unload the gun immediately after use, before returning to your car or home. • The best way to instill safe gun habits and avoid a careless misfire. • The same rule applies for your gun's "safety"- handle the gun as if the safety is turned off. Always keep your 3) gun pointed in a safe direction. Keep your finger off 4 the trigger until you are ready to fire. • The most common cause of • Another important method to prevent a misfire, keeping your finger off the trigger is a safeguard against stumbling, falling, or getting startled. • “Index" your trigger finger- keep it straight, outside the trigger guard, rested along the side of the gun. firearm accidents is pointing the muzzle at yourself or others. •Keep the gun pointed away, which can be up or down de- pending on your surroundings. your target Wear proper 5) and what is 6 safety gear. behind it. • Take time to aim and only fire when you know exactly where • Guns are as likely to cause eye and ear injuries due to noise, debris, gunpowder resi- due, and casings. • Safety glasses and ear protection should be worn at your shot will hit. • Consider the path of the bullet if you miss or if it goes through the target. Avoid firing all times. into an area where someone could be injured beyond the target. Only use the correct ammunition. Keep the gun in 8 good condition. • Using the wrong ammunition • Regular cleaning and main- can cause serious injury and tenance will ensure the barrel destroy a gun. • Check the markings on the gun and ammunition boxes to make sure it matches. is clear of obstructions and the gun operates properly. • Clean your gun every time it is used, before and after shooting. Use a gun safe 9 for storage. Store your 10 weapons securely. • A gun safe wilIl keep your firearms out of the wrong • Guns should always be inaccessible to children- hands and protect them from fire and burglary. • Gun safes extend the life of your firearms by protecting DON'T store them in an un- locked bedroom drawer or accessible closet. • Use a locked handgun safe or under-the-bed safe if you them from moisture and dirt. want weapons close at hand. Securely storing, properly maintaining, and safely using your firearms is a major responsibility for gun owners. Taking the time to handle these responsibilities can be the difference between life and death. Sources: http://www.nssf.org/safety/basics/ http://training.nra.org/nra-gun-safety-rules.aspx http://ameddefense.org/safetyrules http://weapons.about.com/od/gunsafetyandstorage/tp/10-Best-Practices-For-Gun-Safety.htm http://www.nssf.org/PDF/research/IIR_InjuryStatistics2014.pdf https://www.nraila.org/articles/20130117/firearm-safety-in-america-2013 http://smartgunlaws.org/gun-deaths-and-injuries-statistics/ SAFE&VAULT store.com

Protecting What Protects You | A Note on Gun Safety

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Owning a gun is a great responsibility. More than 9 million guns in the U.S. are acquired annually. “Protecting What Protects You" is an infographic meant to inform the gun buying public on proper g...

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