A daily collection of news stories from around the country that highlight the everyday impact and cost when we do not protect children and teens from having unauthorized and unsupervised access to guns.
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Unintentional firearm injuries a top cause of death among children
Boys made up the majority of victims Source: Unintentional firearm injuries a top cause of death among children Read more
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Detroit father ‘never thought’ an unsecured gun would claim 5-year-old son’s life
“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 Read more
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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 Read more
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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’ Read more
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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 Read more
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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 Read more
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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 Read more
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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 Read more
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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 Read more