OWNING A FIREARM, WHETHER FOR TARGET SHOOTING, HUNTING OR PERSONAL PROTECTION, IS A RIGHT EVERY LAW-ABIDING AMERICAN ENJOYS.
It comes with an ongoing commitment to safety and responsibility — something that should be fully understood before buying your first firearm. This is at the heart of our message: “Own it? Respect it. Secure it.”
To help, we’ve provided a “road map” of the milestones toward responsible gun ownership that should be considered. Following these guidelines can help you be a responsible firearms owner, including following the many laws regarding purchasing, ownership, storage and use. By doing so, you will be contributing to a culture of firearm safety that has produced a dramatic decline in firearms accidents.