Carrying a gun lawfully for self-defense can make the difference between life and death in a critical situation. Yet at the same time it comes along with risks to the carrier thanks to laws and land sharks. Training can help reduce those risks dramatically. In a perfect world (and most states), you wouldn’t need a … Read more
By Brad Bushman and Sophie Kjaervik, The Ohio State University Children who watched a 1-minute-long gun safety video were more cautious when they found a real handgun hidden in a drawer in our lab compared to children who watched a car safety video, according to our randomized clinical trial published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. … Read more
There is nothing more frustrating or unsafe than chaos in a firearm training class. When you have eight to 16 people of various skill levels doing their own thing it can be a recipe for disaster. Ultimately, it’s up to the instructor to maintain safety, discipline and a productive learning environment. But here’s what you … Read more
“Whether you have a pool in your backyard or not, you teach your kids to swim. Whether you have a firearm in your home or not, why not empower our youth with knowledge and education on how to stay safe? A lot of people see the NRA and assume the program is just designed to … Read more
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