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Guns and Teens. The Reality of Gun Violence. Objective:. To research news involving gun accidents and understand that this gun accidents are a reality. Firearm Safety Myths. MYTH 1: I don't own a gun so my children are safe from being a victim in an "accidental" shooting.
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Guns and Teens The Reality of Gun Violence
Objective: • To research news involving gun accidents and understand that this gun accidents are a reality.
Firearm Safety Myths • MYTH 1:I don't own a gun so my children are safe from being a victim in an "accidental" shooting. • MYTH 2:I don't have children, so I don't have to keep my guns locked up. • MYTH 3:I have my gun for protection and cannot keep it locked up! • MYTH 4:I have my guns so well hidden that my kids will never find them! • MYTH 5:I have taught my family how to safely handle firearms and they all know never to touch the guns when I'm not there!
News stories involving guns • http://www.katu.com/news/10580152.html • http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009201352_webaccident09m.html • http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/02/marion_county_reserve_deputy_a.html • http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2008/07/oregon_state_senator_wounded_i.html • http://www.katu.com/news/national/33442264.html • http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2002945554_webnail21.html
TRUTH:No matter what you personally believe about guns and gun ownership... the following rules are just a good idea: • Lock up all of your guns or have a method to render them harmless. • Store all firearms out of children's reach and in a locked cabinet or drawer. Carry the keys or lock combinationWITH YOU whenever you leave. Do not share combinations with other family members. Do not leave extra keys in the house. • Keep GUNS unloaded with ammunition locked in a separate place. Never leave a bullet in a stored gun. • Always keep the gun's safety on, even if it is unloaded. • Treat all guns and firearms, including pellet guns, as if they are loaded. • Tell children to never touch a gun. • Keep no firearms in the home if someone has a history of depression or threatens suicide. • Teach gun safety in the home. • All gun owners and children of owners should take a gun safety course. • GUN SAFES = SAFE GUNS = SAVED LIVES