In September of 2021, the Petillos’ son Christian was shot in the chest while at a friend's house where a gun was not locked up Source: Gilbert parents of shooting victim propose Arizona gun storage law
Bill to keep guns out of hands of minors passes first committee
By Robert Nott, The Santa Fe New Mexican A bill that would hold adults criminally responsible if children or teens accessed their firearms cleared its first hurdle Tuesday in the Legislature. Membe… Source: Bill to keep guns out of hands of minors passes first committee
Pediatric hospitals give out free GUN LOCKS
Guns are the leading cause of firearm deaths among kids, so doctors at hospitals such as St. Louis Children's and Boston Medical Center have begun giving out gun locks to parents with firearms. Source: Pediatric hospitals give out free GUN LOCKS
5-year-old Detroit boy loses finger after shooting self in hand while playing with gun
Source: 5-year-old Detroit boy loses finger after shooting self in hand while playing with gun
Gun goes off in man’s pocket, wounding child at gas station
It is not yet clear whether charges will be filed in the accidental shooting art the gas station in Avalon Park. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports. Source: Gun goes off in man's pocket, wounding child at gas station
Des Moines father gets deferred judgment in daughter’s accidental shooting death
4-year-old Savannah Holmes died in May 2022 after picking up her father's gun. Akeem Holmes pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Source: Des Moines father gets deferred judgment in daughter's accidental shooting death
Her 6-year-old sister was shot by another child. Hear why she wants parents to talk about guns
When Elizabeth Krasinski was 11 years old, she was pulled out of class to be told that her 6-year-old sister had been shot by a classmate. Source: Her 6-year-old sister was shot by another child. Hear why she wants parents to talk about guns
Des Moines father gets deferred judgment in daughter’s accidental shooting death
4-year-old Savannah Holmes died in May 2022 after picking up her father's gun. Akeem Holmes pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Source: Des Moines father gets deferred judgment in daughter's accidental shooting death
Evidence About Effects of Gun Policies Grows and Supports Laws Intended to Restrict Child Access to Guns
January 10, 2023 – There is now supportive evidence that child-access-prevention laws reduce firearm homicides and self-injuries among youth, and that shall-issue concealed-carry laws and sta… Source: Evidence About Effects of Gun Policies Grows and Supports Laws Intended to Restrict Child Access to Guns
Can Alabama parents be charged for their child’s reckless gun use?
Law enforcement officials are expressing concern about a child’s access to their parents’ firearms after Alabama’s law repealing the need for a concealed carry permit went into ef… Source: Can Alabama parents be charged for their child’s reckless gun use?