Firearm Safety

How many children are killed by firearms each day in the United States?

• 3

• 5

• 9

• 12

In what year did firearms become the leading cause of death in U.S. children?

Most firearm owners in the U.S. cite ______ as their primary reason for ownership.

• hunting

• personal protection

• sport shooting

• work

Majority of gun owners in the U.S. own more than one gun.

• True

• False

Which answer is NOT a component of safe firearm storage?

• Firearms should be stored unloaded

• Firearms should be stored in a hidden location

• Firearms should be stored separate from ammunition

• Firearms should be stored locked

A ______ is placed through the gun chamber or magazine well to prevent the loading and firing of a firearm.

A ______ is one safe storage device that cannot be used in isolation due to its fallibility.

A ______ is a versatile safe storage device that can be used for handguns, medications, passports, or other small weapons.

The American Academy of Pediatrics states that the safest home for a child or adolescent is one without firearms. True or False?

Name one organization that provides evidence-based, patient-friendly resources on safe firearm storage.