Gun safety

NSSF, Project ChildSafe Urge Firearm Safety During National Safety Month

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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NEWTOWN, Conn., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In observance of National Safety Month, following a year of record-breaking firearm sales , NSSF and Project ChildSafe urge new and existing gun owners nationwide to prioritize safe firearm storage and are providing the resources to do so.

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  • NEWTOWN, Conn., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In observance of National Safety Month, following a year of record-breaking firearm sales , NSSF and Project ChildSafe urge new and existing gun owners nationwide to prioritize safe firearm storage and are providing the resources to do so.
  • Among the top NSSF and Project ChildSafe resources for firearm owners are:
    NSSF is the trade association for the firearm industry.
  • Project ChildSafe is the largest, most comprehensive firearm safety education program in the U.S.
  • It was developed by NSSF, the trade association for the firearm industry, and is committed to promoting genuine firearm safety through the distribution of safety education messages and free firearm safety kits.

Machine Inc. Reveals Breakthrough Smart Gun Technology

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Monday, February 15, 2021
Firearms, Weapons, Firearm safety, Safety, Gun politics in the United States, Biometrics, Carolyn Maloney, Trigger, Smart gun, Gun safety

Sold as an aftermarket trigger kit, this breakthrough allows existing firearms to be cost effectively and easily retrofitted with new smart gun technology.

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  • Sold as an aftermarket trigger kit, this breakthrough allows existing firearms to be cost effectively and easily retrofitted with new smart gun technology.
  • Machine Inc. didn't just stop with a trigger safety locking system.
  • This innovation comes at a time where new legislative proposals focused on gun safety are being unveiled.
  • House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) on February 10th unveiled a legislative package of five bills focused on gun safety.

NSSF, Project ChildSafe Support Suicide Prevention Month With Resources For All Gun Owners

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Suicide prevention, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, AFSP, Suicide, Gun safety, Articles

NSSF, the firearm industry trade association, has partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) since 2016.

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  • NSSF, the firearm industry trade association, has partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) since 2016.
  • During Suicide Prevention Month, Project ChildSafe will "take over" Avila's Instagram story to share firearm safety tips and resources directly with veterans and their supporters.
  • NSSF and AFSP have created a Firearms and Suicide Prevention Brochure to help all gun owners better understand the risk factors of suicide and what prevention steps they can take.
  • In the coming weeks, NSSF and AFSP will roll out a series of additional new resources on suicide prevention, specifically for parents.

NSSF, Project ChildSafe Emphasize Firearm Safety As A Critical Part Of Home Safety

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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NEWTOWN, Conn., June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Project ChildSafe and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) are emphasizing gun safety as a critical part of home safety as National Safety Month kicks off, and as the nationwide surge in firearm sales continues and includes millions of first-time buyers .

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  • NEWTOWN, Conn., June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Project ChildSafe and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) are emphasizing gun safety as a critical part of home safety as National Safety Month kicks off, and as the nationwide surge in firearm sales continues and includes millions of first-time buyers .
  • Project ChildSafe recently launched a social media campaign with reminders on general home safety tips, including storing firearms responsibly when not in use, with links to resources on how to do so.
  • "As gun owners, we want to help minimize demands on health care workers and first responders by emphasizing home safety, and firearm safety in particular, so together we can help prevent accidents," Bartozzi said.
  • The complete Project ChildSafe library of firearm safety tools includes a vast array of resources, such as:

NSSF's Project ChildSafe Launches New Tools For First-Time Gun Owners

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Monday, April 6, 2020
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"We want to be sure these new gun owners have as much information as possible about how to handle, use and store firearms safely and responsibly."

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  • "We want to be sure these new gun owners have as much information as possible about how to handle, use and store firearms safely and responsibly."
  • These new tools complement the safety training and education offered at retail stores, as well as the library of safety resources available through the Project ChildSafe program.
  • NSSF is also encouraging all parents, even if they are not gun owners, to discuss firearm safety with their families.The Project ChildSafe website has videos on how to talk to kids about gun safety , as well as McGruff the Crime Dog gun safety videos for school-aged children, among a suite of tools for parents and educators.
  • About Project ChildSafe: NSSF, the trade association of the firearms industry, launched Project ChildSafe in 1999 (originally as Project HomeSafe).

NSSF, Retailers Emphasize Gun Safety As Sales Rise And Families Stay Home

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Friday, March 20, 2020
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NSSF is working with firearm retailers nationwide to ensure they discuss safe storage options with their customers, whether they are new to gun ownership or experienced.

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  • NSSF is working with firearm retailers nationwide to ensure they discuss safe storage options with their customers, whether they are new to gun ownership or experienced.
  • Although safety is something firearm retailers regularly talk about with their patrons, the reminder by NSSF comes at a time when retailers across the country are extremely busy due to rising interest in firearm ownership.
  • For anyone considering buying a gun, Project ChildSafe's "Road To Responsible Firearm Ownership" tool discusses the basic safety steps a gun owner can take to ensure responsible ownership.
  • NSSF encourages gun owners and non-gun owners to use the library of firearm safety resources available on its Project ChildSafe website .These include the McGruff Gun Safety videos for young children and an educational video for parents on how to discuss gun safety with children of all ages.

Project ChildSafe Announces New Donation Page Ahead of Giving Tuesday

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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This year marks the 20th year for the Project ChildSafe program, the leading voice in genuine gun safety education.

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  • This year marks the 20th year for the Project ChildSafe program, the leading voice in genuine gun safety education.
  • To recognize this milestone, Project ChildSafe is asking supporters to consider monthly giving to help achieve the collective goal of reducing firearms accidents and misuse.
  • Project ChildSafe helps create a culture of firearms safety for everyone, gun owners and non-gun owners alike, because safety is everyone's responsibility.
  • Singular and monthly donations are made to the Project ChildSafe Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity that helps support the NSSF Project ChildSafe program.

NSSF Promotes Gun Safety in Texas with $1 Million Grant from Governor's Office

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
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Project ChildSafe is a firearms safety program created by gun owners for gun owners.

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  • Project ChildSafe is a firearms safety program created by gun owners for gun owners.
  • It has distributed more than 38 million free firearm safety kits that include a gun lock through partnerships with more than 15,000 law enforcement departments.
  • "We are very grateful to the state of Texas for this $1 million grant and for their confidence and trust in NSSF and the Project ChildSafe program to promote responsible firearms ownership," said NSSF President Joe Bartozzi.
  • NSSF will make its Project ChildSafe firearm safety kits, which contain a cable-style gun lock and safety brochure, available to communities through law enforcement agencies.

ENA Board Approves Firearm Safety and Injury Prevention Position Statement

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Friday, March 1, 2019
Health, Emergency Nurses Association, Articles, Ena, Gun safety, Patient safety, Firearm, Emergency management

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On Thursday, the Emergency Nurses Association Board of Directors unanimously approved an updated position statement encouraging increased firearm-related research, education and focus on safety enhancements.

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  • SCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On Thursday, the Emergency Nurses Association Board of Directors unanimously approved an updated position statement encouraging increased firearm-related research, education and focus on safety enhancements.
  • "ENA has long been an advocate for firearm safety and injury prevention, as well as responsible gun ownership and safe storage of firearms.
  • This position statement recognizes the undeniable need to take steps to reduce the number of people who die or suffer life-altering injuries due to firearms."
  • With more than 43,000 members worldwide, ENA advocates for patient safety, develops industry-leading practice standards and guidelines, and guides emergency healthcare public policy.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Hands-Free Gun Holder For Hunters (ALL-1178)

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Firearm safety, Tree stand, Gun safety, Holder

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- An inventor from Woodstock, Ga., has developed the GUN SAFETY HOLDER, a new accessory for hunters.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- An inventor from Woodstock, Ga., has developed the GUN SAFETY HOLDER, a new accessory for hunters.
  • It provides a hands-free means of keeping a weapon secured while a hunter is sitting in a climber-style tree stand.
  • The GUN SAFETY HOLDER eliminates the need to constantly hold a weapon.
  • This holder ensures a hunter's weapon is readily available and easily accessible at all times.