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Schaumburg, Illinois, hosted the 2019 National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic. Through this event, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever welcomed 22,387 attendees, hundreds of vendors and even more bird dogs.  Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) are both grassroots, volunteer, membership-based nonprofit organizations. The mission of PF and QF […]

In this piece for Project Childsafe, we’re going to consider the topic of firearms and home defense. The fact that you own, respect, and secure your firearms means you have tools available to you for your safety, and the safety of your family. Having a plan and discussion about those tools, is something that we […]

When you’re expecting your first child, there are plenty of new worries to think about. With everything a new parent needs to get done before baby arrives, there is 1 thing that should be a priority – ensuring your firearms are safely secured in your home. This means that if you don’t already have a […]

When you’re expecting your first child, there are plenty of new worries to think about. Since I’m on my own journey of becoming a mom, I definitely can relate! With everything a new parent needs to get done before baby arrives, there is 1 thing that should be a priority – ensuring your firearms are […]

Are you giving “guns” as presents? Whether it is a toy or a BB gun, these “guns” not only make cool heirlooms, but they also give kids opportunities to learn safety with tools that hold less risk.

Do you have plans for Christmas break with your family? When my boys were younger, the days after Christmas always involved things such as Nerf guns and LEGO sets. As they got older, it changed to Red Ryder BB guns. Even older, and now I’m looking at AK stocks to surprise my teenagers who love […]

Whether you plan to shoot clays at a public range or at a home range, there are a few firearm safety rules that should always be top of mind.

Whether you plan to shoot clays at a public range or at a home range, there are a few firearm safety rules that should always be top of mind. We welcome new contributor Ali Juten to the series of safe shooting tips, sponsored by Project ChildSafe. Sponsored by NSSF & Project ChildSafe First, you’ll likely have […]

Becky Yackley reviews hunting safety tips for those preparing to hunt with a firearm. Whether you’re hunting with young people or just those young at heart, always be patient while navigating obstacles and climbing up elevated stands, and follow the 4 firearms safety rules.

Many families across the country are getting ready to head to the woods for hunting season and we want to review a few safety reminders for everyone hunting with firearms. Whether you hunt with family or your best friends, make sure that you follow the  4 rules of firearms safety, so that you end the […]

Every family has its rules. As gun owners, we have some very important rules that everyone must follow. These rules apply to everyone, no matter their ages. We don’t grow out of the requirements to follow the rules of firearms safety, in fact, as we age, as we gain experience with firearms; it’s our job […]

Here are a few tips on storing your concealed carry firearm after you have been out and about.  Whether that is a run, a hike, or even a trip to the grocery store, securing firearms inside our home is something that we must build into our daily habits.

I recently wrote a piece for The WON about running with a gun, and there is another piece of that self-protection mindset that we should make sure we cover: storage. Part of carrying a gun when you run, walk, hike, or otherwise leave your house and chose to be armed is securing it when you […]

Raising children with a respect for firearms means that our children need to know what guns are. Here are a few suggestions for age-appropriate ways to model proper firearms handling.

Raising children with a respect for firearms means that our children need to know what guns are. As parents, it is our job not only to educate them about what guns are and how to safely handle them, but also to instruct them about the ins and outs of normal firearms use. What that means […]

Courtney Nicolson is an outdoor TV producer, hunter, and amateur competition shooter and is our featured in this self-produced video, sponsored by Project ChildSafe. Courtney shares tips for moving across country or driving long distances with your firearms safely and securely. Sponsored by NSSF Research the firearms laws of the states and cities that you […]

Preparing kids to have adventures in life means raising them with tools. Raising kids around firearms often gets very serious. And while we have remain serious with firearms, it doesn’t mean we can’t have fun. So here are some thoughts on raising kids who respect firearms and the role they can play in our adventures […]

Moms worry. We worry if our kids are with us or without us. Worries about firearms, regardless of whether we own any, are similar to worries any parent has when raising children in a world full of powerful tools – from cars to bikes to power tools. It is possible to raise children to respect […]

Donnelle Johnson and Lisa Thompson are Colorado-based outdoorswomen and part of the “Step Up Step Out Colorado Outdoors” mentor organization. They are dedicated to sharing their passion for hunting and taking out novice youth and female hunters on incredible hunts. They are our Project ChildSafe April feature. The pair recommends these rules and tips for […]

Designed to introduce new shooters to the shooting sports in an exciting, family-friendly format, Rimfire Challenge matches focus on competition with .22-caliber rifles and pistols. Matches are open to shooters of all ages and shooting experience levels, with events conducted at ranges nationwide and an annual World Championship taking place each October. Sponsored by NSSF […]

Cheyenne Dalton showcases the line of Liberty Safe products in her Project ChildSafe Story. Sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

Lauren Horner, USPSA Competition Shooter shares tips for introducing new shooters to the basics of pistol shooting to ensure they have a great first experience on the range!  

Lauren Horner shares her Project ChildSafe Story in this video. Sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

Morgan and Mason Baseley share their Project ChildSafe Story in this video. Sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

Firearms safety and safe storage is something Olympian Lanny Barnes believes in. 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. width=”560″ height=”315″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”>

Lanny Barnes shares her Project ChildSafe Story in this video. Sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

Cheyenne Dalton shares her Project ChildSafe Story in this video. Sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

Own it. Secure it. Protect it. Julie McQueen of Till Death Do Us Part shares the importance of firearm safety and safe storage of guns. Julie also addresses important concerns when you are driving with a firearm. Watch to learn more about Project ChildSafe at ProjectChildSafe.org.   width=”560″ height=”315″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”>

Julie McQueen shares her Project ChildSafe Story in this video. Sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

Own it. Secure it. Protect it. Melissa Bachman of Winchester Deadly Passion shares the importance of firearm safey and safe storage of guns. Sharing how she grew up around guns and the rules she follows in her own home, watch to learn more about Project Childsafe at ProjectChildsafe.org.   width=”560″ height=”315″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”>

Melissa Bachman shares her Project ChildSafe Story in this video. Sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation.