Teach them to leave at once if a gun is present. If your children see a gun at home, at a friend or relative s house or at school, tell them to get away fast. They should then tell a parent, teacher, law enforcement officer or other adult right away. Having a gun increases the risk of injury. Statistically, injury or death by gunshot is more likely in homes where guns are present.
Children are naturally curious.
They love to explore and experiment. And, children are attracted to guns. They see plenty of guns and gun violence on TV, in movies and in video games. Toy guns are popular playthings for many children and some children cannot tell the difference between real guns and fake guns. The safest homes are gun-free.