NRA's Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program continues to criss cross the country with its life saving message. The latest stop is Cape May, New Jersey. Here's the story:
Cape May County Sheriff Introduces Gun Safety Program
Cape May Court House – Cape May County Sheriff Gary Schaffer is pleased to announce that the Sheriff’s Office is offering a new educational program on gun safety for children from pre-K to grade 3. Sheriff Schaffer said, “The purpose of the program isn't to teach whether guns are good or bad, but rather to promote the protection and safety of children.”
The program makes no value judgments about firearms, and no firearms are ever used in the program. Like swimming pools, electrical outlets, matchbooks and household poison, guns are treated simply as a fact of everyday life. Sheriff Schaffer stated, “With firearms found in about half of all American households, it's a stance that makes sense.”
The program is complete with its own mascot – Eddie Eagle. The Sheriff’s Office already has McGruff the crime fighting dog, who educates our children on the dangers of strangers, bullying, drugs, alcohol and gangs and now Eddie Eagle who will assist with youth education programs that teach young people the dangers of firearms.
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Find out how to arrange an Eddie Eagle event in your neighborhood by calling (800) 231-0752 or e-mailing eddie@nrahq.org.