Gun Safety Advice for Parents: REAL GunSense

By Jenn Jacques

As part of the Bearing Arms Against Domestic Violence campaign, we’re running a 7-part series on how seven prominent women in the firearms industry, hunting world and Second Amendment advocacy groups handle gun safety in their own homes.

Hear what advice Jana Waller, Julie Golob, Stacy Washington, Natalie Foster, Shaneen Allen, Katie Pavlich and Nikki Goeser give parents considering purchasing or already own firearms.

What is your advice to moms or parents who are considering purchasing a gun for personal protection or home defense?

WALLER: I would definitely recommend taking instruction and safety classes. They are offered in almost every city and community and are actually a lot of fun! I would also encourage them to think of it not as a “hope I never have to use it” but more of a lifestyle. I would encourage them to go to the range often and even sign up for shooting clubs to surround themselves with other people who like to shoot. I have spoken with many women in the past few years who were new into the handgun world and have since joined groups like cowboy action shooting or trap shooting clubs and they’re having a blast…literally!

GOLOB: Owning a firearm is a significant …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms