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
Family of Kansas City teen killed in accidental shooting urges teens to ‘stop playing’ with guns
The family of a Kansas City teen is trying to make sense of a shooting that happened inside their home over the weekend. Source: Family of Kansas City teen killed in accidental shooting urges teens to 'stop playing' with guns