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Holidays require extra precautions for firearms safety
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Instructors and students practice firing rounds at short range at the sheriff’s office’s quarterly gun safety course. - photo by CHELSEY ABERCROMBIE
As the holiday season gets into full swing, many gun owners will welcome guests into their homes or hit the open road for travel. For some, this makes it the most important time of the year for weapons safety, as well as cheer and enjoyment. Gun owners who aren’t accustomed to locking up their weapons should consider taking precautions if they plan on welcoming guests, especially if those guests are children.