Gun play: One-third of US households have firearms, keeping them out of children’s hands should be a priority

YOUNGSTOWN — In January 2022, Zulimar Vazquez, then 23, told Judge R. Scott Krichbaum of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court about the pain she suffered being separated from her 3-year-old son after the boy shot himself with her brother’s handgun. “Every day I ask God to return him to my hands,” she said. “God knows … Continue reading Gun play: One-third of US households have firearms, keeping them out of children’s hands should be a priority

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Guns are Big Business: Our Children are Paying the Price

In a nation where the right to bear arms is deeply ingrained in the fabric of society, the gun industry has grown into a powerful and lucrative business. While the economic impact is undeniable, there's an alarming and devastating consequence that often goes unnoticed: the toll it takes on our children. This blog delves into … Continue reading Guns are Big Business: Our Children are Paying the Price

3 people arrested after teen accidentally shot himself at Watertown home

Police have arrested three people in connection to an accidental shooting that happened at a Watertown home on Sept. 30. A teenager was critically hurt after accidentally shooting himself in the head while playing with an unsecured gun. Investigators later learned that several other guns in the home were unsecured and easily accessible. Officers responded … Continue reading 3 people arrested after teen accidentally shot himself at Watertown home

Gun Deaths Among Children and Teens Have Soared

But there are ways to reverse the trend. How to reduce gun fatalities Reducing young people’s access to unsecured and loaded firearms can prevent firearm-involved deaths across all intents — including suicide, homicide and unintentional shootings. Gun-owning parents can help by storing all firearms in a secure manner – such as in a locked gun safe or with a … Continue reading Gun Deaths Among Children and Teens Have Soared