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Gun safety is something that every firearm owner should be aware of. There’s always a chance of an accident happening when you’re dealing with a firearm, and knowing proper gun safety can minimize the chances of an accident occurring. 

The next generation of gun owners must be taught how to use a firearm safely from a young age. This will help ensure that children grow up to be responsible gun owners.

Here are some of the best things you can teach your kids about gun safety:

Teach Them To Understand Guns 

To a kid, guns can look like fun things to play with. They may see guns on cartoons and video games daily, so kids must be educated that a firearm is not a toy and is something that can have terrible consequences if not treated with care. 

You should teach your child that guns are dangerous, deadly weapons and should they ever find one then they should tell an adult immediately. 

Take Them To A Gun Range

The more practice a kid gets with a gun in a safe environment, the more likely they’ll know the circumstances it is used for and how to use it safely. At the gun range, they should learn how to point a firearm with keeping the muzzle up, down, or downrange. It’s essential that as an adult, you keep control of the ammunition so you have control over the number of shots your child can fire

You could also have your child take shooting lessons where professionals can make sure that your child learns how to use a firearm correctly and safely. 

Purchase A BB Gun

If your child expresses an interest in using a gun, then you may want to look into buying them a BB gun. Using a BB gun can be an excellent way for a child to learn how to use a firearm without running the risk of using a live firearm. 

With a BB gun, you can teach a child how to load a firearm safely, how to turn the safety catch on and off, and how to aim the weapon accurately. 

Your child may reach a point where it’s time for them to move onto using a live firearm. If they’ve learned proper safety techniques while using a BB gun, then the transition to using a live firearm will be much smoother. 

Get An Experts Opinion 

The professionals at Delray Shooting Center can help you with any questions you may have about gun safety or which firearm is best to use to teach a child how to safely use a gun. Delray Shooting Center is a locally owned family business, providing a superior range of firearms for over 27 years. Onsight you’ll also find a shooting range, which provides the perfect environment for you to teach your child how to use a firearm safely.