For Parents: Gun Safety Checklist
For Parents: Gun Safety Checklist
How careful are you when handling guns? Your child will look to you as a role model. You need to act safely.
Follow these rules:
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Never point a gun at anyone, even if you know the gun is unloaded. It is not a toy.
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Get training on the proper use, storage, and maintenance of any gun you own.
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Keep a trigger lock on your gun. Treat all guns as if they’re working and loaded.
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Keep guns and ammunition locked in separate locations.
☐ I have spoken to my child about what to do if he or she sees a gun.
☐ If I own a gun, I have had proper training on how to use, care for, and store it.
☐ I keep my gun stored in a locked location and store the bullets in a separate locked location.
☐ I set a good example for my child on the safe use and handling of guns.
☐ I keep a gun log book. I write down when I talk with my child about guns. I also record when I maintain my gun or buy any new gun.
Updated:  
January 17, 2020
Sources:  
Firearm injuries in children: Prevention, Up To Date
Reviewed By:  
Adler, Liora C., MD,Freeborn, Donna, PhD, CNM, FNP