In this episode, Michael Sodini and Kevin Berry of Walk the Talk America (WTTA) are joined by Derek LeBlanc, founder of Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation, to discuss youth's critical need for gun safety education. The conversation dissects the manipulation of gun violence data, the importance of educating children on firearm safety, and the role of secure storage. Derek shares insights from his experiences teaching gun safety to children across the country and highlights the challenges and opportunities in changing the narrative around firearms. Together, they explore how to bridge the gap between perception and reality, emphasizing the importance of being in the room where these crucial conversations happen.
In this episode, Michael Sodini and Kevin Berry of Walk the Talk America (WTTA) are joined by Derek LeBlanc, founder of Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation, to discuss youth's critical need for gun safety education. The conversation dissects the manipulation of gun violence data, the importance of educating children on firearm safety, and the role of secure storage. Derek shares insights from his experiences teaching gun safety to children across the country and highlights the challenges and opportunities in changing the narrative around firearms. Together, they explore how to bridge the gap between perception and reality, emphasizing the importance of being in the room where these crucial conversations happen.