“If you’re going to keep a firearm, please have it up safely and properly with the locks on it and everything," Sturlin Minion Sr. said after his son got ahold of a gun in an apartment. Source: Detroit father 'never thought' an unsecured gun would claim 5-year-old son's life
Avoiding tragedy: How gun owners can store weapons safely
For those wishing to exercise the right to bear arms, there are inexpensive options as well as high-tech ones to keep those out of reach of minors. Source: Avoiding tragedy: How gun owners can store weapons safely
2-year-old accidently shoots himself, DOJ: ‘These deaths are preventable’
The U.S. Department of Justice is upping efforts to prevent gun violence after a shooting left a 2-year-old Michigan boy dead.Fatal Shooting: 2-year-old boy kil Source: 2-year-old accidently shoots himself, DOJ: 'These deaths are preventable'
Safe storage bill sees revival following surge in youth gun shootings – Indiana Capital Chronicle
A Democratic lawmaker is reviving a safe storage bill after a spate of unintentional shootings by children. Source: Safe storage bill sees revival following surge in youth gun shootings - Indiana Capital Chronicle
Milwaukee man whose 5-year-old nephew shot himself gets prison time
Elijo Gonzalez fatally shot himself in February after finding a gun in the home. The boy's father and uncle were charged. Source: Milwaukee man whose 5-year-old nephew shot himself gets prison time
14-year-old who played basketball for Garinger HS killed in shooting
A 14-year-old boy was killed in a shooting just outside of Uptown Charlotte on Sunday, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Source: 14-year-old who played basketball for Garinger HS killed in shooting
How to keep kids safe from firearms
A recent gun incident at a Vermont elementary school sparks gun safety conversations. Some experts lend helpful tips. Source: How to keep kids safe from firearms
4-year-old boy killed after accidentally shooting himself, Memphis Police say
A 4-year-old boy died Sunday after he accidentally shot himself, according to the Memphis Police Department. Source: 4-year-old boy killed after accidentally shooting himself, Memphis Police say
Comparing Mental Illness, Gun Violence in the U.S., Australia and U.K.
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers found similar rates of mental illness in the U.S., Australia and the U.K., yet significantly higher gun violence deaths in the U.S. Source: Comparing Mental Illness, Gun Violence in the U.S., Australia and U.K.
Firearm Educators Speak On Importance Of Safe Gun Storage
Experts say all gun owners need proper education and training to prevent unintentional injury or death. That includes how to use a gun and how to make sure it's stored where no one else can get to it. Source: Firearm Educators Speak On Importance Of Safe Gun Storage