Much of the media appears to be stridently anti-gun, which is why
stories of firearms accidents and mass shooting are covered extensively
while accounts of citizens defending themselves against criminals get
minimal notice. Despite the slanted attention gun-related tragedies
receive, however, certain facts remain indisputable:
· Compared to other activities, shooting sports
are remarkably safe. Of all unintentional deaths in the United States among individuals aged 14 or younger, firearms are not involved 98.5% of the time.
· Firearms accidents in the home have declined by 50% over the last two decades.
· The average American is 56 times more likely to die in an automobile accident than from a firearms mishap.
· Fewer people are injured each year while hunting than while riding bikes, exercising, cheerleading, or playing pool. Statistically, football and roller-skating claim more teenage victims each year than firearms accidents.
· Firearms safety training has made the vast majority of gun owners well versed in storing, using, and maintaining their weapons safely.
Despite these encouraging facts, a single accident is one too many. When looking for used handguns for sale online, make sure you’re educated in both the basics of gun safety and the laws governing firearms use in your area, and follow those rules diligently.
· Compared to other activities, shooting sports
are remarkably safe. Of all unintentional deaths in the United States among individuals aged 14 or younger, firearms are not involved 98.5% of the time.
· Firearms accidents in the home have declined by 50% over the last two decades.
· The average American is 56 times more likely to die in an automobile accident than from a firearms mishap.
· Fewer people are injured each year while hunting than while riding bikes, exercising, cheerleading, or playing pool. Statistically, football and roller-skating claim more teenage victims each year than firearms accidents.
· Firearms safety training has made the vast majority of gun owners well versed in storing, using, and maintaining their weapons safely.
Despite these encouraging facts, a single accident is one too many. When looking for used handguns for sale online, make sure you’re educated in both the basics of gun safety and the laws governing firearms use in your area, and follow those rules diligently.