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PROJECT CHILDSAFE PARTNER PROFILE: Officer Bill Jursik
Name: Officer Bill Jursik Department: Sebastian Police Department Over the past 20 years of partnership with Project ChildSafe®, how do you assess the effectiveness of firearm safety efforts? The Sebastian Police Department’s partnership with Project ChildSafe spans over two decades. During this time, the department has continuously distributed firearm safety locks and educational materials to the […]
Industry and Gun Owners Can Champion Gun Safety Together
By Keri McIntosh The last thing any manufacturer — or retailer of any product — ever wants to see is their product being misused or somehow ending up in the wrong hands. That’s why Davidson’s Inc. has joined so many other members of the firearms industry in supporting NSSF®’s Project ChildSafe® program, and […]
Strengthening Firearm Safety Within Communities
By Patrick Lopez If you didn’t grow up around firearms or see people in your family or community who look like you using them, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. It may seem like you have to figure it out on your own, but you don’t. Every journey into firearm ownership starts with […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month: We All Have a Role to Play in Firearm Suicide Prevention
By: Frances Arias American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Senior Manager, Special Projects You don’t need a mental health background to save a life. Range safety officers, retailers, community educators, coaches, faith leaders and family members –– we all have a role to play. You just need to be willing to have an honest conversation, […]
This Spring, Commit to Conservation and Fair Chase
By Jodi Stemler Policy Consultant, Boone and Crockett Club April is the month we celebrate Earth Day, but the reality is hunters have had a deep connection to conservation and our great outdoors for generations. That conservation ethic — grounded with a code of principles called Fair Chase — helped restore America’s wildlife and […]
Spring Into Conservation and Safety: Teaching Responsibility This April
By Ryan Brock, Ph.D. Youth Education Coordinator, Wild Sheep Foundation April is a time when conservation takes center stage. With Earth Day, Arbor Day and a renewed focus on wildlife and natural spaces, it’s a season that reminds us of our shared responsibility to care for the world around us. As the Youth Education […]
Women, Firearms and a Little Bit of Marketing Flair
By Ashley Hleblinsky @historyinheels | @officialashleyhlebinsky In honor of Women’s History Month, it’s worth revisiting a corner of firearms history that is at times amusing and unexpectedly insightful: historic gun advertising aimed at women. The impactful role of women and firearms long predates modern conversations about the topic, with women heavily engaged in gun ownership […]
Why Women Deserve Confidence in Their Personal Safety
By Paige Roux The Chick Who Shoots Confidence and empowerment don’t happen by accident — they begin with education. As a female firearms instructor and a woman who’s grown up in the firearm industry, I’ve seen firsthand how learning about firearms in a safe, structured environment can completely change how women view their ability […]
Confidence Is Built on Care: Women Leading the Way in Firearm Safety
By Robyn Sandoval President, CEO and Owner, A Girl & A Gun Every generation of women leaves its mark on history, not just through bold moments, but through the quiet, steady choices that protect families and strengthen communities. During Women’s History Month, it is fitting to recognize the women who are stepping forward as […]