| MN_-_Plane_Cents_Self-Defense Minnesota Permit to Carry training courses taught by AACFI certified instructors. Emphasis on the legal aspects associated with carrying a hand gun. |
| MO_-_Chapman_Academy_of_Practical_Shooting Providing advanced tactical and defensive pistol training to civilians, law enforcement and military, in three day weekend and five day classes. Hallsville, MO. |
| NC_-_North_Carolina_Gun_Trainers State and NRA certified firearms training, specializing in concealed carry weapons permits and private protective services armed guard permits. Private or group classes available. |
| NC_-_Trigger_Time_Firearms_Training Provides firearms training to federal agencies, the defense department, state and local police, and the security industry. Carthage, North Carolina, serving Moore County. |
| NH_-_SIGARMS_Academy Courses in Personal Protection, Gun Safety, as well as expert law enforcement training. Epping, New Hampshire. |
| NJ_-_New_Jersey_Firearms_Academy Courses in the promotion of firearm safety and marksmanship education. |
| NRA_Headquarters__Safety,_Education_&_Public_Service Site section for educating the young about guns not being toys. The purpose of the Eddie Eagle Program promotes the protection and safety of children. |
| NRA/HQ_-_Safety,_Education_&_Public_Service At the NRA, we're dedicated to the lawful, effective, responsible and above all safe use of firearms. |
| NV_-_Progressive_F_O_R_C_E__Concepts Provides modern firearms and self-defense training for personal combat by integrating tactical pistol instruction, edged weapons and unarmed combat tactics. Las Vegas. |
| NV_-_UT_-_GMJ_Enterprises NRA Firearms Training and Concealed Carry Classes for Nevada and Utah. |
| NY_-_CCW_-_Pistol_Licensing_Service A personalized, professional service for those seeking a pistol license for home/business protection, concealed carry, target shooting/hunting or armed guard employment. |
| NY_-_Sportsmen\'s_Association_for_Firearms_Education New York organization concerned with the rights of firearms owners. Reviews proposed legislation from federal to local levals that affect same. |
| NY_-_The_James_Dinan_School Specializing in advanced pistol marksmanship, safety and New York penal law. Certified to teach all NRA courses, including instructor and training counselor workshops. East Islip, New York. |
| OH_-_Brenzovich_Firearms_and_Training_Center Home firearm safety; Advanced and basic handgun, shotgun and rifle; personal protection and pepper spray training. Other related activities are also conducted. |
| OH_-_Targething_Firearms_Training Certified firearms training classes. Beginner, intermediate, advanced, carry concealed, personal protection, and state mandated. Wayland, Ohio. |
| OK_-_Paul_Abel\'s_Shoot-N-Iron,_Inc_ Practical Shooting and Training Academy is located 4 miles west of Shawnee, Oklahoma in the Bethel Acres community--35 miles east of Oklahoma City and close to Interstate 40. |
| OK_-_Shoot-N-Iron_Practical_Shooting_and_Training_Academy Defensive and competitive handgun, rifle, and shotgun training classes. Personal self-defense weapons instruction. Small arms civilian, law enforcement, and military self defense, tactical, and marksm |
| Olympic_champion_Lanny_Bassham\'s_site_on_Mental_Training_for_Sport A system of mental training used to improve sports competition. |
| PA_-_Lethal_Weapons_Training_Academy Firearms training for the novice, experienced shooter or professional law enforcement officer. |
| Personal_Defense_Training GA - Basic to advanced training in shooting, unarmed self-defense and edged weapons to individuals, corporations and law enforcement/military personnel. |
| Project_ChildSafe Distributes free safety kits and free gun locking devices. |
| Real_Guns Providing information about gun licensing, safety, control and other related items. |
| RLR_Firearms_Instruction Firearms training and instruction, specializing in certification for obtaining carry permits. Located in Parkersburg, West Virginia. |
| SC_-_Concealed_Weapons_Permit_Training Training for basic firearms and personal protection by NRA and S.L.E.D. Cerified Instructor. Hartsville, South Carolina. |
| Stressfire_handgun_and_shotgun_shooting,_defensive_tactics,_and_self-defense_training___ Stressfire handgun and shotgun shooting and close quarters (CQ) defensive / control tactics for civilians and law enforcement. Special firearms training and self-defense classes for women only. Going |
| Team_Virginia__Professional_Firearms_Training Law enforcement training officers offering tactical, advanced and basic firearms training. DCJS trained and NRA certified; concealed carry class, NRA courses, Survival Shooting Simulations, Women's Cl |
| TN_-_Cumberland_Tactics "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Handgun, shotgun, rifle and law enforcement classes. Mobile training facility. |
| TN_-_Firearm_Fundamentals_with_George_Kontis Firearm operating principles are explained in an easy-to-understand format. Subjects include: interior & exterior ballistics, recoil, barrel wear, headspace, and muzzle devices. |
| TN_-_Personal_Responsibility,_Inc__-_Nashville PRI is a private facility in Nashville, Tennessee, that trains people who wish to improve their firearms skills or to obtain a license. |
| TN_-_Rangemaster Full-service shooting range in Memphis, TN. Full educational program, from basic pistol instruction for the State handgun carry permit to advanced tactical classes. |
| TN_-_Tactical_Response_Defense_Training Pistol, shotgun, carbine, precision rifle, baton, knife, empty hand; classes in all areas of personal defense. Big Sandy, Tennessee. |
| Turnipseed_Technique_Firearms_Instruction Bio-mechanically correct shooting method. Reduces felt recoil tremendously allowing accurate rapid-fire. Body indexing for aimed but unsighted accuracy. Ideal for realistic close-quarters defense. Los |
| TX_-_Cleverdon_Shooting_Clinic Instruction for: Bird Hunters Of All Levels, Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Rifle & Pistol, Men, Women, Children (12yr +). (Houston, TX) |
| TX_-_Collin_County_Gun_Range A full-service public shooting & training facility serving the North Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex area. |
| TX_-_Concealed_Handgun_License_-_Texas Concealed handgun license training by certified instructors. The Texas CHL course includes use of force, non-violent dispute resolution, and basic marksmanship in Austin, Texas. |
| TX_-_Houston\'s_finest_indoor_a/c_shooting_range Top Gun of Texas is the finest indoor shooting range in Texas. They offer the Texas concealed handgun license and renewal courses. They teach private lessons,defensive handgun ,shotgun, and rifle trai |
| TX_-_Jim_Pruett\'s_Guns_and_Ammo_Texas_CHL_Classes_in_Houston_Texas Provides Texas CHL concealed handgun clases training and instruction. Class instuction includes firearms training, certification, non-violent dispute resolution, firearms safety, and laws regarding t |
| TX_-_KR_Training_Inc_ Gun training courses for competition and self-defense. Course descriptions and schedule. IPSC FAQ, reference articles, match and course photos, instructor bios. |
| TX_-_North_Texas_Shooting_Academy Learn to shoot your pistol for self-defense, concealed-carry, law enforcement, or competition using the most advanced techniques available. NTSA is located in McKinney, Texas, north of Dallas. |
| TX_-_Pistol_Prowess_Handgun_Personalized_Instruction Providing handgun instruction with an emphasis on safety, education, and fun. Group and individual classes are available from an NRA certified instructor. Houston, Texas. |
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Many guns are stored unsafely. Locking up firearms can greatly reduce unwanted access and safe lives. The LOK-IT-UP campaign is a public awareness program encouraging the safe storage of firearms.
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Prevent Children From Being Injured or Killed
Each year, about 11 Washington children are hospitalized and one child dies from unintentional shootings. In addition, each year about 12 Washington children are hospitalized and 21 children die from intentional shootings, including self-inflicted, homicides, and assaults.
Prevent Crimes From Being Committed With Your Gun
Thousands of handguns are stolen each year in the U.S. Many are used to commit other crimes.
Prevent Depressed Teens From Committing Suicide
A recent study of adolescent suicides found that over half were carried out with guns from the adolescent's home.
Keep Children Gun-Free
In 2004, about 3% of Washington students in 8th, 10th, and 12th grades - about 7,000 students - reported carrying a gun at least once in the past 30 days.
During the 2005 - 2006 school year, the Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction reported 78 incidents involving a firearm on school premises, transportation systems, or school facilities.
Storing firearms safely can reduce the risk of injuries, deaths, and suicides involving children and teens.
