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Vaultek sponsoring Kids S.A.F.E. a no brainer
Some of the more polarizing debates when it comes to firearms are storage and kids. When it comes to firearm storage, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. What’s right for one person and household might not be right for another. As far as children and guns go, it’s important that they’re educated on what to do if they find a firearm, and beyond that, giving them an education on the use and handling of guns aids in demystifying them.Learning that Vaultek has pledged sponsorship of the Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation is a natural fit.
Aero pledges to support program on firearm safety for children for 2023
Aero Precision, the firearm maker known for their AR variant rifles, has committed to supporting a children’s firearm safety program for another year. Aero, who has sustained support of the Kids S.A.F.E. foundation for a number of years, has pledged a contribution even larger than last year. In a recent announcement, Derek LeBlanc, the founder of Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation; and the board of directors expressed their appreciation….
Aero Precision Continues Support of the Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation
The matter of children and firearms can be a large point of contention through different circles in our country. The matter of children and firearms can be a large point of contention through different circles in our country. None of that changes the fact that …
Oregon advocate pushes for firearm education in the schools
Oregon has been a powderkeg when it comes to legislation pertaining to firearms. Here at Bearing Arms, we covered the grossly unconstitutional ballot initiative 114 last year, and while it was hotly debated, 114 did prevail in the public opinion. That measure does very little to add to the public safety and welfare of Oregonians. However, there are actual initiatives being suggested which will have a marked positive effect.
New York Politicians Nervous About Potential Supreme Court Ruling
With a ruling on New York’s gun permitting system looming, state politicians say they are nervous the Supreme Court might overturn the law.
Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, told reporters in a press conference earlier this week that the possibility…
Bearingarms.com
Teaching all kids firearm safety, even the blind.
Derek LeBlanc, founder and president of the Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation, made it his goal to educate children on firearm safety. To LeBlanc, it’s not just another check box for a youth to put on their accomplishment sheet, but rather a potentially life saving skill…
Kids S.A.F.E. welcomes HUXWRX Safety Co. as a partner
The Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation (KSF) is one of those organizations that I love to follow. They’re doing such great work with getting out and about into the communities, and teaching much needed firearm safety to youths. The continued success of KSF has found them celebrating their 5th…
Hawaii Says Aloha to Gun Education & Kids SAFE Foundation
[Hawaii] Hawaii has a very special culture that is different than their continental brethren in the rest of the United States.
Kids S.A.F.E. embraces adaptive shooting, teaching the blind to shoot
Over the summer I reported on a story involving the teaching of gun safety to a blind youth. Back in July Derek LeBlanc, founder and president of the Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation, was conducting one of the foundation’s classes. LeBlanc told me he was doing a Kid’s Firearm Safety 1 class at one of the Cabela’s he offers the training through, and unbeknownst to him one of the students who enrolled was blind…
Hawaii Says Aloha to Gun Education & Kids SAFE Foundation
[Hawaii] Regardless of political leanings or agreement with legislative pushes, one thing that is universal when it comes to firearms is the importance of keeping our children safe and educated on the subject.
Speaking With Derek LeBlanc of The Kids S.A.F.E Foundation
U.S.A.–-(AmmoLand.com)- Derek LeBlanc is the founder of the Kids S.A.F.E Foundation. The foundation concentrates on using education to prevent firearms accidents involving children. It introduces kids to firearms…
All Kids Should Know What To Do In An Active Killer Situation
This may not be a popular opinion to put out there, but as a mom and a reasonably serious gun owner — I’ve made it my entire career, after all — it needs to be said. If you have kids, you are responsible for giving them the tools to make it in life, and that…
Bearing Arms
[Eugene, Oregon] In 2014 firearm instructor Derek LeBlanc had a vision. The national narrative surrounding firearms has changed and continues to change. One thing that cannot be ignored is the importance of education.
Guns.com
Derek LeBlanc stood behind the podium at the recent Gun Rights Policy Conference, a participant of a panel aimed at advancing the gun rights message, passionately emphasizing
KIDS S.A.F.E. GETS FUNDS FROM AERO PRECISION FOR FIREARMS SAFETY EDUCATION
The Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation announced that Aero Precision recently donated $10,000 to its mission dedicated to educating children to prevent firearms-related accidents…
USCCA
“I would say this: We teach our kids how to swim because we don’t want them to drown. This is the same concept behind our program — SAFETY for every kid, not just the kids with firearms in their homes. We must empower our youth through proper education to make good, safe decisions if they are ever put in an unsafe position.”
KEZI
EUGENE, Ore. — Kids and guns: two words that are usually connected with tragedy, but for Derek LeBlanc, the two go hand in hand, all in the name of safety. LeBlanc is president of the Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation, a nonprofit aimed at helping protect families and children through firearm safety education with hands-on experience developing safe practices on and off the range. “We teach our kids how to swim because we don’t want them to drown, so this is the same concept,” LeBlanc said.
KRDV
EUGENE, Ore. — Kids and guns: two words that are usually connected with tragedy, but for Derek LeBlanc, the two go hand in hand, all in the name of safety. LeBlanc is president of the Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation, a nonprofit aimed at helping protect families and children through firearm safety education with hands-on experience developing safe practices on and off the range. “We teach our kids how to swim because we don’t want them to drown, so this is the same concept,” LeBlanc said.
Statesman Journal
Oregon first graders could attend gun safety classes at their schools under legislation pushed this year and expected to return next session.
KOIN
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon lawmakers are considering a new bill that would encourage schools to hold firearm education classes for kids in first grade.
KPTV
SALEM, OR (KPTV) – Along with reading and writing, first graders in Oregon public schools could also be learning about gun safety in the classroom
KGW
SALEM, Ore. — New legislation would allow first-graders in Oregon to learn about gun safety in schools. Senate Bill 801, if passed, would allow schools in Oregon to teach first-graders about gun safety. It wouldn’t be mandated and parents could opt their kids out.
Guns.com
A Republican-backed proposal set for a committee hearing in the Oregon Senate would offer gun safety classes to first graders in the state.
USA Today
Oregon first graders could attend gun safety classes at their schools under legislation pushed this year and expected to return next session.
Press Releases
Vaultek 2023
Vaultek donates to help protect children from a firearms accident!
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Aero Precision 2023
Aero Precision donates once again to help protect children from a
firearms accident!
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HUXWRX Safety Co.
HUXWRX Safety Co. helps kick off the latest KSF fundraiser.
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Aero Precision 2021
Aero Precision donates once again to help protect children from a
firearms accident!
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Hawaii
Kids Safe heads to Hawaii to host 2 classes for gun safety awareness!
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Aero Precision 2020
Aero Precision donates to help protect children from a firearms accident!
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