Gun Safety is a very important issue. Gun Safety a major factor in gun laws, bans, and the anti-gun movement. We, as gun owners, need to be responsible in how we handle and store our guns, and we need to teach our children to do the same. Nothing is more important than the safety of our homes and families.
Olympia Gun is dedicated to promoting gun safety. There are many habits that will promote safety around guns. All of these good habits are founded in the basic fundamentals of gun safety.
Be sure to check out local laws of the places you are visiting. In most cases (unless you have a concealed carry permit) you should be sure guns are unloaded and stored seperate from ammunition. You should also never leave your vehicle unlocked with a gun in it. Gun racks look cool, but are not the safest way to transport your guns if you will be leaving the vehicle (out of sight, out of mind).
You can take your gun with you, but you may only take guns, ammunition, and gun parts in your checked luggage. None of these items are allowed in your carry-on. Read this advice from the Transportation Safety Administration.
Like any sport, shooting entails certain risks, but the proper safety gear can make all the difference. Safey Glasses and Ear Plugs are the two main pieces of gear you should always remember. If you are new to shooting and unsure of how involved you may get, the inexpensive "eyes and ears" will work just fine. If you enjoy shooting regularly the extra investment in high quality ear and eye protection will pay off. Top end Ear plugs can be used over and over again and sanitized from time to time. Even better, ear muffs are less irritating to the ear and last a very long time. Safety glasses are available in many forms as well. the higher end spectacles look like regular glasses or sun glasses and are quite durable.
Many gun owners have kids around the house. This makes safe storage very important. Not storing your guns safely can lead to disaster, but many people keep guns in unsafe places without realizing how dangerous they really are. Consider the benefits of a gun safe, gun locks, or even a locking cabinet.
Regular cleaning and keeping up with necessary repairs is important! Learn how to keep your guns safe and accurate and make them last longer and hold their value.
