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Are BB guns safe?
Home » Gadgets » BB and Pellet Guns » Are BB guns safe?In the famous movie "The Christmas Story," the little boy wanted a Red Rider BB gun for Christmas more than anything else. His mother kept telling him he would shoot his eye out if he got one. Of course, he gets his BB gun and promptly shoots himself right in the eye, except his glasses were there to protect his eyes.
While this is a funny story, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, users of BB guns or any other weapons should always be aware of safety precautions. A BB gun could easily shoot out an eye, and honestly it could potentially do much more damage than that. Here are a few safety tips to remember, especially regarding children being around BB guns.
• Always lock guns away. Guns should be stored in a locked cabinet or other lockable location so children (or any unauthorized person) cannot access them. Hide the key where there is no chance it could be found by your child. Always remember to unload all your guns before you put them away.
• Store the ammo somewhere else. It is also wise to lock the ammunition, but wherever you store it, make sure it is in a separate location from the gun(s).
• Use common sense. Never, even jokingly, aim your BB gun at another person. Never turn the barrel toward yourself or look into it. Always point the gun safely in another direction. Teach your children to leave guns alone and to immediately tell an adult if they should find one.
• Make sure others store guns safely, too. It is vital that you make sure not only that your own guns are stored safely, but that people whose homes you visit (or where your children play) have them stored safely, too.
Follow these and other safety precautions when using BB guns or weapons of any other kind.
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