USCCA® Children’s Firearm Safety Class for Girl Scouts

In-Person Event | March 7 | Southern Nevada Girl Scout Council
Presented by Defense in Heels® | USCCA Certified Instructor

Firearm safety isn’t optional — it’s essential. 🔒✨
This USCCA® Children’s Firearm Safety class is designed to give Girl Scouts clear, age-appropriate, and empowering safety education around firearms. The focus is awareness, prevention, and smart decision-making, not fear and not shooting.

This class meets Girl Scouts where they are developmentally and gives parents peace of mind that their scout knows exactly what to do — and what not to do — around firearms.

📍 Event Details

• Date: March 7
• Location: Southern Nevada Girl Scout Council
• Who Can Attend: Girl Scouts (age-appropriate instruction by level)
• Registration: Registration is handled directly through the Girl Scouts.
  👉 Please visit the official Girl Scout event link to register.

Why Firearm Safety Education Matters

Whether or not your family owns firearms, children are statistically likely to encounter one at some point — at a friend’s house, a relative’s home, or in the community.

This class teaches girls how to:

• Recognize potentially dangerous situations
• Make safe choices under pressure
• Remove themselves from unsafe environments
• Speak up to a trusted adult

Knowledge reduces curiosity, panic, and risk.

What Girls Learn in the USCCA® Children’s Firearm Safety Class

🔐 Core Firearm Safety Rules

Scouts will learn:

• The fundamental rules of firearm safety in clear, kid-friendly language
• Why firearms are not toys — even if they look small or unfamiliar
• What to do if they see a firearm at home, a friend’s house, or in public

🚨 If You See a Firearm: What To Do

Girls are taught a simple, repeatable response:

• Stop
• Don’t touch
• Leave the area
• Tell a trusted adult

We practice scenarios so the response becomes automatic — even in high-stress moments.

🏡 Safety at Home & With Friends

Age-appropriate discussions include:

• Visiting friends’ homes
• Sleepovers and playdates
• What to do if another child wants to show them a firearm
• Understanding safe vs. unsafe adult behavior
• Why curiosity can be dangerous — and how to handle it

💬 Communication & Confidence

Girls will also build:

• Confidence to say “no” and walk away
• Skills to speak up without fear or embarrassment
• Respect for themselves and others
• Better decision-making skills in real-life situations

🧵 Patch Opportunities

This class qualifies as a Girl Scout–approved safety education experience and complements other safety and awareness programming.

Many troops pair this class with:

• Play It Safe Defense™ Self-Defense
• Bullying Prevention
• Personal Safety workshops

Bring Defense in Heels to Your Troop or Council

Can’t attend this date? We’ve got options.

We offer USCCA® Children’s Firearm Safety classes:

• In person or online
• For troops, councils, schools, and private groups
• 1–2 hour workshops
• Taught by a USCCA Certified Instructor

Perfect for proactive parents and leaders who believe safety education should happen before it’s needed.

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