Eddie Eagle, Gun Prevention

Eddie Eagle, Gun Safety

The Eddie Eagle Gun Safe Program is designed to teach children to follow the simple safety procedure should they find a gun; Stop!, Don’t touch, Leave the area, Tell an adult. "Stop" and "Don’t touch" are the most important messages for the children to learn. "Leave the area" should be taught as leaving the room or immediate area in which the gun is found. "Tell an adult" emphasizes that children should seek out a trustworthy adult, such as a neighbor, police officer or teacher if a parent or guardian in not immediately available.