In 1998, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) launched Project ChildSafe, a nationwide initiative to provide firearm safety education and responsibility to all gun owners. Its website offers information, including tools and tips for firearm safety and storage.
“Women’s Outdoor News” and some members of Team WON bring you a video highlighting Project ChildSafe’s 10 tips for firearm safety in your home.
At “Women’s Outdoor News” (The WON) we believe strongly in the mission of the NSSF. We’ve highlighted many of its powerful firearm safety programs in previous articles.
Think You Know Firearms Safety? Project ChildSafe Can Help!
Morgan Rogue takes us through Project ChildSafe’s website and shows us how to find helpful information on firearms safety.
Firearms & Preparing your Home for a Baby
Are you expecting your first child? Ali Juten offers suggestions to ensure your firearms are safely secured in your home.
Firearm Conversations to Have Before a Kid’s Play Date
Before your child leaves the nest for her first playdate, you may want to have a firearm conversation with her friend’s parent or parents. Ali Juten suggests ideas to ease your mind and to begin the discussion.
Books About Firearm Safety for Kids
Looking for a way to teach your kids about guns? Morgan Rogue recommends a list of books about firearms safety for kids.
“Since 1999, more than 15,000 law enforcement agencies have partnered with the program to distribute more than 37 million firearm safety kits to gun owners in all 50 states and five U.S. territories.”
Understanding Youth Mental Health and Teen Suicide
Did you know the rate of suicide among teens is increasing? I wrote and created a video for this post that highlights a parent’s guide for understanding youth mental health.
The Many Reasons to Obtain Project ChildSafe’s Free Gun Locks
In this post, Becky Yackley walks us through obtaining free gun locks from Project ChildSafe at a location near you.
Project ChildSafe’s “Own It? Respect It. Secure It.” initiative is an industry-wide commitment. Its goal is to raise the public’s awareness of firearms safety and responsibility, as well as to encourage firearms owners to embrace the importance of proper storage.
Michelle Cerino, aka Princess Gunslinger, first entered the firearms industry in 2011 as co-owner, president and trainer at a national training company. She immediately began competing in both 3-Gun and NRA Action Pistol, becoming a sponsored shooter. Michelle is currently a columnist and Managing Editor of Women’s Outdoor News, as well as owner of Pervenio LLC. She also manages social media for Vera Koo and FASTER Saves Lives. Michelle encourages others to step out of the comforts of home and explore. View all posts by Michelle Cerino
