A Children’s Guide to Gun Safety — Be Brave. Be Smart. Be Safe. is a comforting, story-driven audio experience that shows kids exactly what to do if they ever see a gun—without fear or glamorization. Narrated by David Burnell, a real-life rescuer and humanitarian, this uplifting production blends friendly storytelling, simple repetition, and a memorable safety song so children remember the four essential steps:
Stop. Don’t touch. Walk away. Tell a grown-up.
📖 Share the fully illustrated Children’s Guide to Gun Safety with your children
🎵 Listen to the Children’s Guide to Gun Safety Learning Song
In short scenes kids recognize—playground, sleepover, classroom—young listeners learn to make smart, calm choices, ask trusted adults for help, and practice everyday habits of respect and kindness. A brief call-and-response Hero’s Promise reinforces confidence and responsibility, closing with a hopeful message: you don’t need a uniform to be a hero—every safe choice makes the world better.
What’s inside
* Gentle narration by David Burnell
* The 4-step gun-safety rule with repetition
* Playground & sleepover mini-stories
* “Safety Song” chorus for easy recall
* Hero’s Promise (pledge) and closing encouragement
Perfect for: ages 4–9, parents, teachers, safety educators, community programs, and read-along moments with the printed/illustrated book.
Parental note: This program teaches children what to do if they encounter a firearm. It supports responsible adult roles and safe storage while focusing on child actions only.
Credits: Written & narrated by David Burnell • Educational production for Echo Valor • Music: gentle acoustic underscore suitable for classrooms and bedtime.
Content rating: Clean • Family/Educational
Lyrics:
Hi there, heroes.My name is David Burnell.I’ve spent my life helping people stay safein rescues, in emergencies, and in everyday life.
Today, I want to help you learn how to be brave,how to be smart,and how to be safe.
This is A Children’s Guide to Gun Safety.Let’s begin.
Hi, I’m Mr. Burnell.I’ve been all over the world helping people when things got tough.I’ve seen storms, fires, and rescues,and I learned something important.The bravest people are the ones who know how to stay safe.
And that means you can be brave too.You just need to learn how.
Some tools can fix things.Some tools can save lives.But some tools, like fire, medicine, and guns, are only for grown-ups.
They’re not bad.They’re just powerful.And powerful things deserve respect.
Here’s the most important rule I teach everywhere I go.
If you ever see a gun, stop right away.Don’t touch it.Walk away.Tell a grown-up.
Say it with me.Stop. Don’t touch. Walk away. Tell.Those four steps can keep you safe.
One sunny day, Mateo saw something shiny by the swings.It looked like a toy,but something inside him whispered, Wait.
He remembered the rule.He stopped.He didn’t touch.He walked away and told his teacher.
The teacher called the police, who took the gun away.Mateo was brave, smart, and safe.
At Mia’s sleepover, her friend showed her something in the closet.“Look, it’s my dad’s,” said her friend.
Mia remembered what Mr. Burnell taught.She said, “We shouldn’t touch that. Let’s go tell your mom.”
She stopped.She didn’t touch.She walked away.And she told.
That’s what heroes do.
Stop, don’t touch, walk away, tell.It’s the safety song you know so well.Be brave, be smart, be safe each day.Heroes live and learn this way.
When something doesn’t feel safe,tell someone who can help.
You can tell your parents,a teacher,a police officer,or a firefighter.
They’ll know what to do.That’s their job.
Being safe isn’t just about what we don’t touch.It’s about what we do share.
Kind words.Helping hands.Respect for each other.
That’s how we show real strength.
Some people think bravery means being loud or tough.But real courage is staying calm,making smart choices,and keeping others safe.
That’s what it means to be brave, smart, and safe.
Let’s make our hero’s promise together.
I promise to be brave.I promise to be smart.I promise to be safeand to help others from the heart.
Good job, heroes.
You don’t need a uniform to be a hero.You just need to care,to think,and to do the right thing.
Every time you make a safe choice,you make the world a little better.
Be brave. Be smart. Be safe.And remember, you are a hero.
Thank you for learning with me today.If you want to read along, color, or draw your own Safety Team,visit EchoValor.com to find your own hero pages.
Stay brave.Stay smart.Stay safe out there.
— Mr. Burnell
