Tom Gresham's GUNTALK: 9.20.15 - Part B

Published on September 22, 2015
Duration: 44:45

Steve Sedetti, President of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), discusses the Project Child Safe program, a firearm safety education initiative focused on promoting responsible firearm storage when guns are not in use. The program provides free gun locks and educational materials through local law enforcement agencies nationwide, aiming to reduce firearm accidents, suicides, unauthorized use, and thefts. Sedetti highlights the program's success in contributing to a century-long low in firearm accident rates and contrasts it with the approach of gun control advocates.

Quick Summary

Project Child Safe, a program by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), provides free gun locks and safety education to promote responsible firearm storage. Partnering with law enforcement, it aims to reduce accidents, suicides, and thefts, contributing to historically low firearm accident rates. The NSSF emphasizes that true gun safety focuses on education and responsible ownership, not gun bans.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Gun Safety and Project Child Safe
  2. 01:12Crime Statistics and Gun Ownership Trends
  3. 02:30Mossberg Partnership and Promotions
  4. 05:24Mossberg's Expansion into Centerfire Rifles
  5. 09:42Timney Triggers Advertisement
  6. 10:11Ruger LCRX Revolver Features
  7. 11:12Dury's Gun Shop for Firearm Sales
  8. 11:42Tom Gresham on Wildlife Habitat Loss
  9. 12:13Black Hills Ammunition Promotion
  10. 13:23Caller Question: Gun Lube Product
  11. 15:06Slip 2000 EWL and Carbon Killer
  12. 16:26Caller Advice: VA/Social Security Finances
  13. 17:38Email: Medical Records and Privacy Concerns
  14. 19:16Advice on Answering Health Questions
  15. 20:32Caller Story: Ruger Bearcat Repair
  16. 22:24Introduction to Gun Safety Programs
  17. 23:09NSSF and Project Child Safe
  18. 23:24Steve Sedetti on Gun Safety vs. Gun Control
  19. 24:37How Project Child Safe Works
  20. 26:01Key Aspects of Project Child Safe
  21. 28:14DOJ Award for Project Child Safe
  22. 29:44How to Get Involved with Project Child Safe
  23. 30:57Smith & Wesson Bodyguard Advertisement
  24. 31:17Sig Sauer Firearms and Accessories
  25. 31:49Crimson Trace Laser Sights
  26. 32:18Gun Dio App for Deals
  27. 32:47Wheretoshoot.org Resource
  28. 33:28NSSF Programs: Project Child Safe & First Shots
  29. 33:53NSSF Goals: Participation and Protection
  30. 34:40Fighting Gun Control at State and City Levels
  31. 34:56Seattle's Firearm and Ammunition Tax
  32. 36:07Coalition Lawsuit Against Seattle Ordinance
  33. 38:08Elections Have Consequences: Vigilance Needed
  34. 39:46Donald Trump's Second Amendment Position Paper
  35. 40:03Analysis of Trump's Position Paper Points
  36. 42:07Critique of Additional Penalties for Firearm Use in Crimes
  37. 44:01Conclusion on Trump's Position Paper

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Project Child Safe program?

Project Child Safe is a firearm safety education program by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). It focuses on promoting responsible firearm storage when guns are not in use, providing free gun locks and educational materials to gun owners nationwide through local law enforcement.

How does Project Child Safe help prevent firearm accidents?

By educating gun owners on safe storage and providing free gun locks, Project Child Safe aims to reduce firearm accidents, suicides, unauthorized use by children or others, and thefts. This contributes to the overall decline in firearm accident rates.

Who funds and distributes Project Child Safe materials?

Project Child Safe is funded by the firearms industry and distributed through partnerships with local law enforcement agencies across the country. The NSSF manages the program, which has distributed over 37 million gun locks and safety kits.

What is the NSSF's stance on gun control vs. gun safety?

The NSSF distinguishes between gun safety, which involves responsible handling and storage, and gun control, which they argue is often used by advocates to push for bans. Project Child Safe is presented as a true gun safety initiative.

What is the NSSF doing about local gun control measures like Seattle's tax?

The NSSF is actively fighting against local gun control ordinances, such as Seattle's tax on firearms and ammunition. They are involved in legal challenges, arguing that such measures violate state preemption laws and unfairly burden law-abiding citizens.

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