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Firearm safety

Firearm safety requires firearms to be unloaded, locked, stored separately from ammunition, and accessible only to authorized adults.

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Common safety mistakes parents make

Common safety mistakes parents make

Assuming familiarity equals safety One of the most common mistakes is underestimating a hazard because it is part of everyday life. A coffee table, staircase, kitchen appliance, driveway, or bath may feel controlled to an adult, but a young child has different proportions, reflexes, balance, and risk awareness. Developmental changes can also make yesterday’s precautions […]