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Paintball, airsoft, and BB guns less safe than believed
Paintball, airsoft, and BB guns less safe than believed February 22, 2016

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  • Study finds permanent eye injuries—including eye removal—not an uncommon outcome when children play with pellet style guns.
  • American Academy of Pediatrics and toy gun manufacturers stress the need for constant supervision and approved eye protection.
  • Toy guns can be confused for real guns and should be treated with the same safety rules.
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Gun safety: Keeping our children safe
Gun safety: Keeping our children safe August 24, 2015

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  • Even when taught about gun safety, studies have shown that children rarely respond the way they have been instructed.
  • Properly securing your firearms is the best way to prevent accidents.
  • Whether you have a gun in the home or not, it is important to teach your children about gun safety because children often encounter guns in the homes of friends and family.
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