Although the number of people killed in homicides in 2022 is a decrease from the near-record highs recorded in 2020 and 2021, it is still significantly higher than the number of killings in the 201… Source: Denver homicides fell slightly in 2022, but non-fatal shootings rose — and more teens are being killed
A child-size rifle with cartoon skulls, inspired by the AR-15, raises concerns
A company marketed a JR-15 that "looks, feels, and operates just like Mom and Dad’s gun." Lawmakers pushed back. Source: A child-size rifle with cartoon skulls, inspired by the AR-15, raises concerns
Parents address school safety amid gun violence in the community
Gun violence impacting teenagers and a recent school lock down as a result of a student bringing a mock weapon to school dominated the conversation Wednesday at the McKeesport Area [...] Source: Parents address school safety amid gun violence in the community - The Mon Valley Independent
Gretchen Whitmer on guns: ‘The time for only thoughts and prayers is over.’
Safe storage laws to require gun owners to store their guns in secure locations and in a safe manner. Legislation introduced last year would make failing to do so a felony punishable by up to five years in prison if minors use a gun to kill or injury anyone, including themselves. Source: Gretchen Whitmer on guns: … Continue reading Gretchen Whitmer on guns: ‘The time for only thoughts and prayers is over.’
Vermont State Police offering safe firearms storage sites across state
The program is also being billed as a way to help victims and potential victims of domestic abuse to keep weapons out of the hands of abusers. Source: Vermont State Police offering safe firearms storage sites across state
Parents of teen killed in accidental shooting hope ‘Christian’s Law’ will save lives
The lives of Bruce and Claire Petillo were forever changed on Sept. 5, 2021, when their teenage son went to spend the night with a friend and never returned after being killed in an accidental shooting. “This is not political, it’s about human life,” Bruce said. “If every gun owner was as responsible as they … Continue reading Parents of teen killed in accidental shooting hope ‘Christian’s Law’ will save lives
Voters want Congress to address gun violence and mass shootings
There were more than 600 mass shooting events that took place in the United States in 2022 alone, and with 36 already in 2023, this year is off to the same violent start. Source: Voters want Congress to address gun violence and mass shootings
Indianapolis police chief encourages gun safety education amid rise in accidental shootings
IMPD recently began tracking the number of accidental shootings investigated. Source: Indianapolis police chief encourages gun safety education amid rise in accidental shootings
Number of pediatric firearm injuries went up during pandemic including here in the Ozarks
A researcher from the UM School of Medicine found that pediatric gun-related injuries rose during the pandemic. Source: Number of pediatric firearm injuries went up during pandemic including here in the Ozarks
Teens with guns outside St. Louis City Foundry go back to parents | ksdk.com
"I just want to know where did these kids get the guns. I'm also baffled to hear they were released to their parents," Gail Watkins said. Source: Teens with guns outside St. Louis City Foundry go back to parents | ksdk.com