New Gun Owner? Safety Tips For You And Your Family

Buying a gun is a big decision. Whether you're buying for yourself or your family, you'll first want to familiarize yourself with all of the laws in your state and learn which rules apply where and when. Here are some safety tips for you and your family. 

Store All Ammunition Separate From the Gun

Whether you are storing the gun in your home or taking it to the range for target practice, make sure that all ammunition is stored separately from all firearms. You should also keep any extra bullets or magazines locked up separately. Companies like Safe & Knife Co. offer several ammunition storage solutions, conveniently holding all your ammo in one place.

Store Guns Unloaded and Secured

Whether at home or the range, keep all guns unloaded and secured. If you're taking your guns to the range for target practice, make sure you take them with you to practice safely and get familiar with your gun before shooting.

Talk to Children About Gun Safety

Talking to your kids about gun safety is important as they grow up. You should start talking to kids when they are eight years old, but you can start earlier if possible. For example, when you are at a store with a gun on the shelf, remind them that guns are not toys and should not be played with.

Electrify Guns

Electrifying a gun can be extremely helpful when teaching kids about gun safety. Just as a light switch turns on and off, an electrified gun would work the same way. You have to insert the battery into the hammer (or any other part of the gun that doesn't shoot bullets) and push down on it with your thumb. After that, all you have to do is pull the trigger to complete your safety training demonstration.

Use a Gun Lock

In most cases, you'll have to store your gun away from your ammunition. If you don't have a locking device (or lock box), you can use a cable lock designed for firearms. For example, Saf-T-Blok locks are designed to fit right over the trigger guard and help prevent an accidental discharge.

If you want to make sure that your guns are safe and secure, it's crucial that you know the rules and laws where you live. By taking these safety tips for gun owners seriously, your family will be better protected from accidental or even intentional damage or injuries.