Here’s What You Can Do to Help Prevent Gun Violence

Whether it is self-inflicted, you’re accidentally shot or someone intended to shoot you, a bullet traveling through the brain and spine can cause extraordinary damage. You can’t put a brain back together and a victim of gun violence is usually left with tragic neurologic deficits such as paralysis, speech problems and cognitive issues. Unfortunately, gun violence remains to be a serious issue. 

Levels of gun violence vary significantly among geographical regions, countries, and even subnationally. Based on reports, the United States has the highest rate of gun related deaths per capita among established countries, though it also has the utmost rate of gun ownership and the maximum rate of officers.  Gun violence has to stop and you can do something to help. As the President said, "We're going to have to come together and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies like this, regardless of the politics." PresidentObama vowed to use the power of his office for positive change.

So how should you do it? Whether or not you own a gun, you should take part in establishing a culture of gun safety. Given that the US is a nation on earth that has the greatest number of guns, each one has to do his part to make sure that the nation is protected by obtaining knowledge on gun safety. Doug’s Shoot’n Sports is a gun store in Salt Lake City Utah that offers gun safety classes for kids and adults alike. Check out http://www.dougsgunstore.com/ to learn about their Christmas specials.

Trainings on gun safety should be mandatory. Gun owners should be required to frequently refresh their training and renew their permits. As a gun owner, you should practice with shooting targets to improve you shooting skills while harnessing your self-discipline at the same time.

While gun ownership has been increasing, mental health services across the country have been reduced. This is another challenge that we have to face. Work on reducing the stigma related with mental health needs, and support our children, friends, family members and neighbors in seeking-and obtaining-high-quality treatment.

Also, gun owners have to make sure that guns arestored well. Children and other unauthorized people should not have access to it. It begins with the recognition that you’re keeping a tool that can seriously hurt and kill so you need to keep it very well. Responsible gun storage is for a safer society.