According to the Arizona Child Fatality Review Report, 59 children died from firearm injuries in 2022, up from 56 in 2021. More AZ kids died from guns in 2022 than did in 2021. If you own a gun and have children in the home, lock it up, as it could save your child's life. There … Continue reading Shootings again the leading cause of death of Arizona teens aged 15-17
Mom charged for negligent gun storage after accidental shooting of 3-year-old son
The mother’s 7-year-old found the loaded pistol inside the house while the kids were left unsupervised for several hours, according to the Ridgeland Police Department. Source: Mom charged for negligent gun storage after accidental shooting of 3-year-old son
Investigators say fatal shooting of 12-year-old boy in Canyon Country was accidental
Investigators have ruled the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy in Canyon Country as the result of accidental discharge as he and another juvenile boy were handling the gun in early November. Source: Investigators say fatal shooting of 12-year-old boy in Canyon Country was accidental
2 juveniles hurt in accidental shooting, North Carolina officers say
The initial investigation indicated that one of the juveniles located a firearm in the backyard and accidentally shot themselves and the other toddler. Source: 2 juveniles hurt in accidental shooting, North Carolina officers say
Many owners see little value in storing their firearms securely, finds study
Source: Many owners see little value in storing their firearms securely, finds study
Mom charged for negligent gun storage after accidental shooting of 3-year-old son
The mother’s 7-year-old found the loaded pistol inside the house while the kids were left unsupervised for several hours, according to the Ridgeland Police Department. Source: Mom charged for negligent gun storage after accidental shooting of 3-year-old son
City of San Ramon passes new firearm storage ordinance
Another Bay Area community will now require anyone who owns a gun to lock it up or face fines and maybe even a misdemeanor citation. Source: City of San Ramon passes new firearm storage ordinance
How teenagers are getting guns in New Mexico
According to Albuquerque police, every month, around 70-80 guns are stolen in Albuquerque, and only about four or five are found. Source: How teenagers are getting guns in New Mexico
Remember to secure guns at home this hunting season
From: Gundersen Health System With hunting season underway, now is a good time to think about how you might keep firearms in your household from being accidentally tampered with by a loved one, putting them and others at risk. According to Dr. Emily Rae, a psychiatrist at Gundersen Health System, guns are the leading cause … Continue reading Remember to secure guns at home this hunting season
13-year-old boy kills teen girl in accidental shooting in Aurora
Police said a teenage girl died over the weekend after a 13-year-old boy accidentally shot her during a family party. Source: 13-year-old boy kills teen girl in accidental shooting in Aurora