Talking about Gun Safety

MedlinePlus has just issued a topic review on Gun Safety.. With the increase of families owning carelessly stored guns and the frightening statistic that children and teens cause about 30% of unintentional gun shot injuries, this article reassuringly counsels parents about how to prevent gun accidents: store guns and ammunition separately, treat all guns as if they were loaded, and talk with the parents of your child's playmates about gun safety. As in other health topics, MedlinePlus includes selected references, statistics and organizations to enhance its primary counsel about gun safety.