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A Spectrum of Storage Options for Preventing Firearm Suicide
By Dr. Claire Houtsma and Dr. Gala True Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC), School of Medicine, Section of Community and Population Medicine Consider the following real-life scenario… Jay is an Army Veteran living with posttraumatic stress disorder and depression related to his military service. He lives on a farm with his wife and […]
With Safety and Responsibility Top of Mind, Shooting Sports Are Among the Safest
By Becky Yackley World Champion Pistol Shooter As a mother and competitor, the yearly August chorus of “It’s National Shooting Sports Month!”, always makes me grin. August is a time when many people switch to “back to school” mode, but I’m still in full-tilt competition season and I enjoy seeing my sport recognized nationally for […]
Aiming Big: Finding Purpose in Shooting Sports
By Mary Tucker Olympian & NCAA Champion When I was in eighth grade, I decided I wanted to attend a different high school than my older sisters. My mom wasn’t sold on the idea, but I applied anyway. When I got in, we made a deal: I could go, but I had to play a […]
Six Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Gun
By Robyn Sandoval President, Chief Executive Officer and Owner of A Girl & A Gun Purchasing a firearm is exciting, but it also can be overwhelming with all the options available. Before making such an important decision, it’s essential to ask yourself a few key questions. Whether you’re a first-time gun owner or a seasoned enthusiast, […]
Gun Storage Check Week Across the Country: A View from Local Law Enforcement
Local law enforcement from coast to coast joined NSSF® – The Firearm Industry Trade Association – and Project ChildSafe® to commemorate Gun Storage Check Week®, which ran June 1 to June 7 to coincide with National Safety Month. During this week-long national observance, gun owners are encouraged to check their firearm storage practices and, if […]
What “Personal and Home Protection” Really Means When Buying A Gun
By: Top Shot Chris Cheng American History Channel’s Top Shot Champion and Author of “Shoot To Win” Buying a firearm is a serious decision—and a personal one, especially if it’s your first time. Whether you’re considering it for personal or home defense, sport shooting, hunting or all of the above, owning a firearm comes with a […]
Securing Firearms in Unattended Vehicles: A Responsibility We Must Own
By: Tim Schmidt Chairman and Co-Founder of the U.S. Concealed Carry Association The vast majority of gun owners, especially CCW permit holders, have taken steps already to make sure their firearms are securely and responsibly stored in their homes. It’s always essential to ensure that personal firearms can’t be stolen, picked up by a child, […]
Friends and Family 2025: Safety Reflections from Project ChildSafe Sponsors
Project ChildSafe’s 2025 Friends and Family campaign is a time when Project ChildSafe invites gun owners across the country to join us in spreading the word about firearm safety. From May 12 to June 6, anyone can enter to win amazing weekly prizes by sharing Project ChildSafe resources with their friends and family. We want to […]
Wildlife for All — Thanks to the Hunting & Shooting Sports Community
By: Todd Roggenkamp Assistant Director of Education for Safari Club International Foundation With the rapid technology advancements in the 21st century there has been a shift in the US population’s life experiences. We’ve gone from a time when manual labor was required for almost every aspect of life to one of an automated and interconnected […]