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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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. Read more
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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 Read more
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Guests will be coming; do you know where your gun and ammunition are?
With 4.6 million children living in homes with unlocked and loaded firearms, the urgency for responsible ownership cannot be overstated. Source: Guests will be coming; do you know where your gun and ammunition are? | MinnPost 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
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Detroit 5-year-old is Michigan’s latest child death from unsecured gun this year
Both parents are in custody and charges are pending with the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, police said. Source: Detroit 5-year-old is Michigan’s latest child death from unsecured gun this year Read more
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1 hurt in accidental Titusville shooting
Titusville police detectives are investigating after a person was shot Saturday morning. Source: 1 hurt in accidental Titusville shooting Read more
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16-year-old boy in critical condition after ‘accidental’ shooting in Springfield Township
Police believe the teen was accidentally shot by a 17-year-old boy. Both are students at Akron Public Schools. Source: 16-year-old boy in critical condition after ‘accidental’ shooting in Springfield Township Read more
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Teenager arrested in accidental fatal shooting in Far East Dallas
A teenager was arrested in an accidental shooting Thursday night that killed one man in Far East Dallas. Source: Teenager arrested in accidental fatal shooting in Far East Dallas Read more
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10-year-old boy shot in Toledo Saturday, 15-year-old charged
A 15-year-old boy accidentally shot a 10-year-old boy at a home on Brussels Street on Dec. 2, 2023, police say. Source: 10-year-old boy shot in Toledo Saturday, 15-year-old charged Read more
