Gun Safety for Kids and How to Teach It

With firearms found in almost half the households across the United States, gun safety for kids is critical. There is a beneficial accident prevention program, Eddie Eagle Program, to help parents, law enforcement, community groups and educators teach children not to play with guns. With three short videos featuring Eddie Eagle and his Wing Team, children are engaged, while learning the powerful message of gun [...]

By |2025-09-08T20:52:23+00:00August 22, 2019|Outdoor Risks, Risk Management, Safety|

Hunting Safety Tips

Statistics from the U.S. Department of the Interior show that hunting is becoming an increasingly popular sport. In 2011 alone, more than 13.7 million hunters pursued a variety of wild game within the United States. Your local State Fish and Game Department is a great resource for hunter safety education training. The training courses offered by each state are designed to prevent hunting accidents and [...]

By |2025-09-08T20:24:28+00:00August 22, 2019|Outdoor Risks, Risk Management, Safety|

Gun Safety Rules

There are three fundamental gun safety rules for handling a firearm. They are: ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. This is the primary gun safety rule. A safe direction means that the gun is pointed so that even if it were to go off it would not cause injury or damage. The key to this rule is to control where the muzzle [...]

By |2025-09-08T20:22:12+00:00August 22, 2019|Outdoor Risks, Risk Management, Safety|

5 Fall Hunting Safety Tips

A chill in the air, the crunch of frost on the grass, the colors of the leaves falling from the trees – there is nothing like hunting in the fall.  Whether you’re hunting deer, pheasants, turkey or waterfowl, follow these fall hunting safety tips to protect yourself and others. 1. Permit / License No matter where or what you’re hunting, you’ll need to purchase a [...]

By |2025-09-08T20:16:43+00:00August 22, 2019|Safety|

Winter Weather Preparedness

It always pays to be prepared. From fire evacuation to weather emergencies, it is smart to put plans in place to protect your family and belongings. In the winter, many of the preparation starts with winterizing your home and belongings. Implementing a Winter Weather Plan To prepare for the coming winter weather, make a communication plan with your family, build emergency supply kits and prepare [...]

By |2025-09-08T20:02:42+00:00August 22, 2019|Safety|

Finding Your Perfect Shooting Range

A gun range that fits your needs can be hard to find. Follow these tips to find a shooting range that fits your needs and budget. Get a Trusted Recommendation—Ask your friends and family if they have a preferred local gun range. Research Online—Search “shooting range near me” on the web. Look at the ranges’ websites and reviews online. Consider the following for each range: [...]

By |2025-09-08T19:50:23+00:00August 22, 2019|Outdoor Fun, Safety|
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