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INCLUDE YOUNG CHILDREN IN GUN SAFETY CONVERSATIONS | There's no exact age at which adults should start talking to children about guns, but it's likely younger than one might think. According to Nationwide Children's Hospital, children as young as 3 years old can be strong enough to pull the trigger of a handgun. A good rule of thumb is to start talking about guns when a child shows awareness of or interest in them.
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INCLUDE YOUNG CHILDREN IN GUN SAFETY CONVERSATIONS | There’s no exact age at which adults should start talking to children about guns, but it’s likely younger than one might think. According to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, children as young as 3 years old can be strong enough to pull the trigger of a handgun. A good rule of thumb is to start talking about guns when a child shows awareness of or interest in them.

Gun safety and children: How to keep kids safe around firearms

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Failure to adhere to gun safety recommendations may lead to avoidable accidents and even fatalities. Nearly 2 million children live in households with unlocked, loaded guns.

It’s the nightmare scenario, but according to the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2019 there were almost 250 unintended shootings by children that caused more than 100 deaths.

Firearm owners have a responsibility to take the necessary precautions to keep others, especially children, safe. Follow these precautionary steps to ensure the safety of those in your home.

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