Arkansas, Tennessee, and Utah mandate gun safety education in public schools starting at age five.

In 2025, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Utah became the first states to mandate gun safety education in public schools for students as young as five, teaching the "stop, don’t touch, leave quickly, tell an adult" protocol to prevent accidental shootings. Lessons, designed to be age-appropriate and nonpartisan, use interactive tools like games, videos, and visual aids, with Tennessee incorporating engaging materials and Utah allowing parental opt-outs. Arkansas permits alternative off-campus courses involving live firearms with parental consent. The goal is to prepare children for encountering guns at home or elsewhere, encouraging safer storage practices, though similar bills in other states have faced opposition, including a veto in Arizona.