WATCH: Reading Toys, Tools, Guns & Rules to My Daughter

I’ve read Toys, Tools, Guns & Rules to my children many times, from when I first storyboarded the pages to when I sat down and filmed a reading with my 4-year-old this weekend. Each time we read the book, we learn something. Firearm safety education isn’t a one-and-done thing, it should be a lifelong process.

The fact is many confuse gun safety with gun control. Gun safety is not government legislation, waiting periods and bans. REAL firearm safety is a set of fundamental rules when handling firearms. Teaching it is also something that should start in the home. When it comes to children and firearm safety, talking to kids about guns and educating them is critical. It could very well save lives.

Gun education is real gun safety. The fear of guns and vilifying firearms is confusing to young minds, especially when they understand that many people do good things with firearms. The more we truly educate our children, the more we empower them.

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