In a nation where the right to bear arms is deeply ingrained in the fabric of society, the gun industry has grown into a powerful and lucrative business. While the economic impact is undeniable, there's an alarming and devastating consequence that often goes unnoticed: the toll it takes on our children. This blog delves into … Continue reading Guns are Big Business: Our Children are Paying the Price
My son died from an accidental gunshot. Too many kids have easy access to guns
Opinion Published on AZ Central: My 15-year-old son Christian died at a friend's house - and, yes, his death was preventable. We must do more to restrict kids' access to guns. Simply put, a gun’s purpose is to kill. That is the cold, hard truth that was tragically realized on Sept. 5, 2021, when my … Continue reading My son died from an accidental gunshot. Too many kids have easy access to guns
Report: Firearm injuries leading cause of death in 15-17-year-old Arizonans
Firearm deaths also went up across children of all ages in 2021. Source: Report: Firearm injuries leading cause of death in 15-17-year-old Arizonans
Gun expert urges parents to be more cautious with firearms
It's a bigger problem than some may think, data from the CDC shows shootings in 2020 took the lives of more Kansas and Missouri kids and teens under 18 than car accidents. Source: Gun expert urges parents to be more cautious with firearms
Is there life after my son’s death?
Today marks four months since the tragic death of my son Christian. I knew the holidays would be hard, but they were more difficult than I could have imagined. I thought I might be able to come through them a bit refreshed; but instead, I feel more like I did in the days and weeks … Continue reading Is there life after my son’s death?