The gun debate is once again center stage in American politics this week as the country reels from yet another school shooting — this time at a small private school in Nashville that left six people dead, including three 9-year-old children. But there is little faith that anything will change in the current political climate — … Continue reading This AZ lawmaker is tired of thoughts and prayers. Her gun violence bills are personal
VIDEO: Christian’s Law and Speaking with Parents About Guns in the Home
We understand not everyone will agree with Christian’s Law or similar safe storage laws like Ethan's Law. However, it is important for parents to be aware and ask other parents about guns in the home. If there are guns in the home, ask if they are properly secured if your children will be spending time … Continue reading VIDEO: Christian’s Law and Speaking with Parents About Guns in the Home
Father Recalls Losing Son, 15, in Accidental Shooting at Sleepover: ‘I Begged God Not to Take Him’
Bruce Petillo is speaking out about gun storage safety after losing his son, 15, in an accidental shooting at a sleepover 18 months ago Source: Father Recalls Losing Son, 15, in Accidental Shooting at Sleepover: 'I Begged God Not to Take Him'
Parents mourn 15-year-old son who died after being shot at a sleepover
Bruce and Claire Petillo, from Arizona, lost their 15-year-old son, Christian, after he was accidentally shot at a sleepover on September 5, 2021. Source: Parents mourn 15-year-old son who died after being shot at a sleepover
Their son was accidentally shot at a sleepover. Now they have a message for other parents
After their son died from the gunshot of an unsecured gun at a sleepover, Bruce and Claire Petillo have a message for other parents: Ask about guns. It's been 18 months, and Bruce Petillo, 52, can still vividly recall the day he dropped his 15-year-old son, Christian, off at a friend's house for a sleepover. … Continue reading Their son was accidentally shot at a sleepover. Now they have a message for other parents
Their son was accidentally shot at a sleepover. Now they have a message for other parents
“It still doesn’t seem real. I’m still waiting for him to come walking in the door.” It's been 18 months, and Bruce Petillo, 52, can still vividly recall the day he dropped his 15-year-old son, Christian, off at a friend's house for a sleepover. "After driving him over there, I stuck my hand out (the … Continue reading Their son was accidentally shot at a sleepover. Now they have a message for other parents
‘Deal with it’: Arizona lawmaker blocks gun safety bill from being heard
The proposed bill at the State House would require guns stored at home have a trigger lock device or be locked in a safe. Source: 'Deal with it': Arizona lawmaker blocks gun safety bill from being heard
4 Gun and School Safety Bills to Keep an Eye on in Arizona
Bills introduced include “Christian’s Law,” a weapons safety storage bill that is named after Christian Petillo, a 15-year-old who was killed at a sleepover in September 2021 due to improper gun storage in the home. Over 100 gun reform advocates gathered at the Arizona State Capitol on Jan. 23 to call for lawmakers to pass meaningful … Continue reading 4 Gun and School Safety Bills to Keep an Eye on in Arizona
QC shooting prompts parents’ gun campaign
A year and four months have passed but the death of his 15-year-old son Christian still gnaws at Bruce Petillo’s heart. “We are devastated,” the Gilbert dad said. “You never come to terms with it. “The fact that this was a preventable accident makes it worse.” Source: QC shooting prompts parents’ gun campaign
Gilbert parents turn their grief into a campaign
A year and four months have passed but the death of his 15-year-old son Christian still gnaws at Bruce Petillo’s heart. “We are devastated,” the Gilbert dad said. “You never come to terms with it. “The fact that this was a preventable accident makes it worse." Source: Gilbert parents turn their grief into a campaign