Family Firearm Safety Class
Firearm Safety, Handling, & Storage
This program is intended for families, caregivers, and individuals seeking to enhance safety awareness and create a secure home environment. It is designed to promote safe, responsible, and informed practices for households where firearms may be present. It will provide foundational knowledge and practical guidance to help prevent accidents and create a culture of safety.
Part 1: Foundations of Firearm Safety
The first part of the course introduces essential firearm safety principles and basic awareness. Participants will learn the core safety rules that guide responsible handling, develop an understanding of different types of firearms, and build habits that reduce risk. Emphasis is placed on awareness, proper behavior, and age-appropriate safety messages.
Part 2: Safe Storage and Responsible Ownership
The second part focuses on practical strategies for keeping firearms secure and preventing unauthorized access. Topics include safe storage solutions, household risk prevention, and responsible ownership practices. Participants also explore real-world scenarios and learn how to respond safely if encountering an unsecured firearm. We will explore the hard questions and discussions. There is no “one‑size‑fits‑all” answers. Instead, we help families set expectations, build trust, and create a culture of safety.
Program Goals
Promote safe handling and awareness around firearms
Reduce the risk of accidental injury, especially in homes with children
Encourage responsible storage and ownership practices
Foster open, informed family discussions about safety
I believe firearm safety education should be accessible to everyone. As a way of giving back to the Dauphin County community, I am volunteering my time to offer free family firearm safety classes at local library locations. These classes provide a welcoming and comfortable environment where individuals and families can learn essential firearm safety principles, safe storage practices, and responsible firearm ownership. By partnering with our public libraries, my goal is to make practical safety education available to all, promote accident prevention, and help foster a culture of responsibility and awareness throughout our community. Everyone is welcome, and there is no cost to attend.
Dauphin County locations:
Northern Dauphin Library - September 12th, 2026 - 11am - 1pm
683 Main St, Lykens, PA 17048
George & Hettie Love Memorial Library - October 17th, 2026 - 11am - 1pm
530 S 29th St, Harrisburg, PA 17104
Elizabethville Area Library - November 21st, 2026 - 11am - 1pm
80 N Market St, Elizabethville, PA 17023
Certified Instructor
Professional training for responsible firearm ownership, education, and safety.
Contact
Phone: (717) 461-3784
M-Th: 9:00am - 8:00pm
F: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun: Closed
For updates on future Training Classes
Email: lou.rivera@blacksharkllc.com
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