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BEAR LAKE, Idaho (KIFI) — The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a stark reminder regarding gun safety this week following a shooting incident involving a child and an adult victim.

The incident took place on February 18. According to a BLCSO Facebook post, the child involved did not live at the home where the shooting took place. Fortunately, the victim’s injuries were non-life-threatening.

While specific details surrounding the incident are limited, the BLCSO is emphasizing the importance of gun safety, especially when children are living in the home.

Gun Saftey in the Home

To prevent similar accidents, the National Rifle Association provides the following for gun ownership in households with young children:

• Make sure all firearms cannot be reached by anyone who should not have access to them without your consent. Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons, especially children. 
• Keep ammunition securely stored where a child or any other unauthorized person cannot reach it. 
• Talk to your child about guns and gun safety. By removing the mystery surrounding guns, your child will be far less curious about guns and more likely to follow safety rules. 
• Make sure your child understands the difference between a toy gun and a real gun, and the difference between “pretend” and real life. 

The National Children’s Hospital adds that if you choose to keep a gun in the house, it is important that it is unloaded and locked in an area such as a safe, and the ammunition is stored and locked in a separate location.

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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– This weekend’s Home Improvement Expo in Pocatello was the place to find inspiration if you’ve been putting off your next house projects. Day two of the expo brought hundreds of patrons through the doors of the Mountain View Event Center, where local vendors showcased products and services designed to upgrade everything from the inside and outside of your home, even aid for when you hurt yourself working on projects.

Local News 8 spoke with several local vendors at the event and asked why events like this are important.

Dave Johnson with Bath Fitter says the expo allows businesses to introduce themselves directly to potential customers.

“It’s a way for us to get out and have people see our company, know who we are and explain what we do. It’s a great chance to interact with people and find out what their needs might be,” Johnson said.

Brenda Capmull of Anthem Broadband says the event provides a great opportunity to show customers that her company is locally owned and operated.

“It’s a really great way to be forward-facing with customers and answer any questions they might have,” Capmull said. “A lot of residential customers don’t know that we’re a local company, so it’s nice to put a face to the name.”

The expo also served as an important platform for newer businesses trying to establish themselves in the community.

Brian and Alicia Nelson of Naughty Pines Woodworking said the event has been a great way to gain exposure.

“We’re a relatively new business here in town, and it’s about getting out in front of people, It’s a good way to do it.” Brian said, “Some people aren’t on Facebook and social media, so this is a way to get in front of those people.”

The event continues Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., giving homeowners one more chance to connect with local experts and gather ideas for their next project.