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January-22-11

You Could Get Hurt at a Theme Park

Posted by bill under Recreation

Heading to a theme park for a day of fun with friends? Planning a family vacation that will center on one of the country’s major amusement parks — or maybe going to several of them in one trip? You need to be aware that there are numerous things that could go wrong during your visit. These range from major, newsworthy Theme park accidents to minor problems that, while not important to others, can spoil a trip or even an entire vacation.

It’s actually the minor things that you have to watch out for. These are the things that you can actually take steps to prevent. Listen to the novelty song and always wear sunscreen . Take hats or head scarves for additional protection from the sun and wind. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that protect the body without impairing it. Most importantly, stay hydrated and rest along the way.

You should also take care to follow all park rules. No matter how silly they seem, they apply to you just as much as to other park guests. A significant number of accidents that occur at parks are the fault of guests who ignore health warnings or eschew safety bars and belts. If you are the victim of a serious accident, be sure to seek appropriate medical care and consider consulting a lawyer as to your rights against the park administration.

January-13-11

Gun Safety at Home

Posted by bill under Home

Before bringing a gun into the home, a new gun owner needs to think seriously about the responsibility they now hold to both their family and to anyone else that enters the home. Taking a gun safety course is probably a good start — and family members should take a class as well as the purchaser. This will make sure that everyone knows how to behave around the gun and should significantly reduce the risk of gun-related accidents in the home.

Basic safety rules start with assuming that the gun is loaded and behaving accordingly at all times. Paying attention is the main item. A loaded gun is not to be trifled with. Other tips to learn include pointing the gun in a safe direction, not holding a finger on the trigger, and not shooting hard surfaces.

Gun owners should make sure that their gun is always properly cleaned and has the right ammo when loaded. They should invest in a gun safe that suits both their specific firearm and their lifestyle. Most importantly, they should take lessons in firing and targeting the gun to ensure that if they are ever in a situation to use the firearm, they will know what they are doing and will be less likely to shoot a bystander.