On Sunday a 14-year-old boy was killed accidentally by a target shooter in Rich County Utah who failed to follow basic firearm safety rules.
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What About the Other People With the Guns
Even if you are completely and consciously thinking about all the safety rules and being careful, how often do you consider all the other people surrounding you with guns? The random people at the gun range, your friends, and even some family members?
Eddie Eagle Prevents Gun Accidents in Cleveland Elementary School
My first reaction was complete shock. I have never seen a news story in which children did the correct thing when confronted with a firearm. This is no doubt a combination of the tendency for news organizations to report the bad and the fact that most children are not properly educated and accidents are more […]
Safety Tips For “Repair Man” Visits…
The Door Bell Sounds…Its The Repair Man…We Hope! “Ding dong!” My ears perked up as I heard the doorbell ring. I quickly checked my watch to confirm the next HVAC appointment. This was the third one in a week, so my wife and I now had a routine down when it came to dealing […]
The 4 Basic Rules…Make Them A Habit And Live To Shoot Another Day!
If you always follow the 4 basic firearm safety rules…nothing will go wrong! I was prompted to write this today after discussing a stupid accident by a guy last monday night. (read article here) This guy “thought” he heard an intruder and went looking for him with his pistol and flashlight at around 3am. Well…no […]
Defense In Winter, Safety All The Time!!!
Defense During The Winter Time = Safety All The Time!!! As we come into the fall season, we must adjust once again to the way we dress and the way we think about our safety as well. I am not a person who loves the winter time, I would much rather be on a beach […]
Outdoor Safety in Alaska #1; Moose, Bears, Caribou, Oh My!
Alas…a co-worker of mine just returned from a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Alaska last week, therefore the opportunity arose to ask some questions about safety and the great outdoors. Some relatives of Brett Michaelis decided to go Alaska to hunt moose, bear, caribou, and some game birds as well. Brett tagged along to take photos […]
Outdoor Safety In Alaska, #2: The Moose, The Bear, The Safety!
OK…this is the second post of two about the Alaskan hunting trip a buddy of mine went on with some of his family. As they worked their way around the tundra, they saw tons of animals out there in the middle of nowhere. How amazing it must have been. From a red fox, to many […]