#SafeTravels Expert Interview Series Episode 4
Scott Bonvissuto, President of Console Vault, interviews Bill Brassard of NSSF and Project ChildSafe
Whether you're involved in the firearms industry, a parent, or just a firearms enthusiast, safety is critical. On this episode, we interview Bill Brassard, Jr. who is the Senior Director of Communications at the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). The NSSF developed a program called Project ChildSafe, which is committed to promoting genuine firearms safety through the distribution of safety education messages and free firearm Safety Kits.
Listen as Bill shares the advocacy and firearm safety initiatives that the NSSF and Project ChildSafe have developed. Learn more about Project ChildSafe on their site.
Our discussion touches on topics like:
- Project ChildSafe being the largest firearm safety educational program in the U.S., and its dedication to promoting secure gun storage and firearm safety awareness
- That since its inception in 1999, Project ChildSafe has distributed 40 million gun lock safety kits through partnerships with over 15,000 law enforcement agencies
- How the program provides free gun locks and safety literature, promoting responsible gun ownership within communities via local law enforcement
- How McGruff the Crime Dog, licensed by the National Crime Prevention Council, aids Project ChildSafe in teaching kids about firearm safety
- Why parents are encouraged to have regular conversations about firearm safety with their children, starting at a young age, to ensure confident decision-making
- Why law enforcement plays a crucial role in community campaigns aimed at raising awareness about secure gun storage throughout the year
- That a common misconception held by gun owners is that casually hiding guns is sufficient, when instead secure storage options should always be employed to prevent children’s access
- How Project ChildSafe builds coalitions within communities to keep the message of secure firearm storage persistent and effective over time
- How the program emphasizes mental health, highlighting that secure storage can help prevent suicide by limiting access during crisis situations
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