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  • GRAVITY BITES

    There's an old saying that goes, "The bigger you are, the harder you fall." You can take that one step further and say, "The farther you fall, the harder you land." And human bodies, being somewhat less dense and firm than concrete, don't do so well in those impacts.For example, if you fall off a

  • GOING ON A BINGER?

    New estimates from national surveys show that binge drinking is a bigger problem than previously thought. More than 38 million U.S. adults binge drink about four times a month, and the largest number of drinks per binge is on average eight. This behavior greatly increases the chances of getting hurt

  • GOLDEN RULES: A dozen vital tips for safe gun handling

    Always treat the gun as if it's loaded. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. Always keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. Always keep the gun unloaded until you are ready to use it. Never point the gun at anything you don't intend to

  • GUNS & AMMO

    Store ammunition and guns in safe locations. Guns and ammo should be locked in safe locations so that unauthorized people (like kids) can't get to them. Also, both should be clean and dry before being stored. And, of course, you shouldn't leave ammo near hot surfaces -- like stoves or campfires!

  • GAS GRILLS

    1. Inspect the cylinder of your propane tank for bulges, dents, gouges, corrosion, leaks or evidence of extreme rusting. Also, examine the hoses on your grill for brittleness, leaks, holes, cracks or sharp bends. If you find any of these problems, it's time to replace the equipment. 2. Never smoke

  • Gun Guidelines

    Treat all guns as loaded. Any time you handle a weapon/gun, don't assume it's not loaded; check it and confirm it. Do not point the muzzle at anything you are not willing to shoot, injure or damage. People constantly violate this rule because they think the gun isn't loaded. Keep your