Keeping Kids Safe

One of last week’s most heartbreaking events was the accidental shooting of a young mother during a Zoom meeting. The shooter was her own toddler, who found the loaded, unsecured gun in the home. It’s estimated that more than 4 million children live in similar situations with guns, which can, unfortunately, turn deadly. They can also be avoided.

If you are going to exercise your right to own a firearm, also exercise the responsibility. In Rent-A-Cop Reboot I mention properly storing your weapon, keeping it locked, and making sure you are trained to use the weapon you actually own.

The main reason for owning a firearm is to help you stay safe. You can’t be safe if you are not handling your weapon in a way that keeps your kids safe. What about any other child who plays with your children, nieces and nephews, or your grandchildren?

Keeping yourself and your family safe is a way of thinking more than a weapon. I talk more about being security-minded in the video above.

What are you thinking about as the new school year starts? Hopefully, you’re considering the many ways you can help keep kids safe as they return to classes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

There are helpful school safety checklists with general information, as well as lists of special considerations during the pandemic. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends vaccinations, mask-wearing, and physical distancing. However, make sure you regularly check the requirements in your state and local community, because they may change based on coronavirus data.

If you are not a parent, behaving in ways that keep kids safe keeps us all safe. Bullets and COVID do not care who you are. If they aren’t handled with a mindset of safety they can be deadly.