Role models are not only people that adults look up to, but also, they’re the ones that children ought to pay attention to as well. Today, there is a vested interest in role models that mix tact, grace, strength and wisdom. Olympian and 3-Gun Champion Lanny Barnes fits the bill.
Despite her busy schedule, Lanny believes that it is important to address not only safety and routine, but also the welfare of others. As she diverts more of her time to her family, their safety and well-being is an ongoing target. With kids around, she gets to practice a new dimension of safety as she explains her responsibilities to those who don’t have the knowledge or experience with firearms needed to act safely.
Safe storage, muscle-memory and routine are just some of her verses of wisdom that empower all levels of shooters, along with laying the groundwork for protecting loved ones. ~IBR
Firearms safety and safe storage is something she preaches and practices. In this video in partnership with the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Project ChildSafe program, Lanny shares her story of learning the importance of safe storage. It’s one that starts in Lanny’s formative years through today, as the accomplished hunter, the decorated shooting champion and as an aunt to her sister Tracy’s young children.
As an Olympian, it’s no surprise that Lanny knows the value of routine. She shares valuable advice on how important it is to develop a safe, consistent procedure when handling and securing guns.
“As soon as my guns come out of the safe I put them in cases and I make sure they are unloaded until I am ready to shoot.”
If you’d like to know more about Olympian and 3-Gun Champion Lanny Barnes, view the original post here. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the NSSF’s important program, Project ChildSafe.
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