In a triage waiting room of St. Louis Children's Hospital in Missouri, a clear basket filled with gun locks sits near the walkway, just noticeable enough to those passing by. Source: Pediatricians are giving out free gun locks to approach the gun violence epidemic as a public health crisis | CNN
The ‘JR-15,’ an AR-15 rifle for kids, is being marketed again weeks after a 6-year-old shot a teacher
The JR-15 is a .22 long rifle geared toward "smaller enthusiasts," according to Wee 1 Tactical, the gunmaker who manufactures the rifles. Source: The 'JR-15,' an AR-15 rifle for kids, is being marketed again weeks after a 6-year-old shot a teacher
Mandating safe gun storage is more effective than metal detectors
Include fines and confiscation and destruction of weapons for parents who fail to comply. Source: Opinion | Mandating safe gun storage is more effective than metal detectors
Guns found at two Nashville schools in unrelated cases
Two guns were recovered Wednesday in separate incidents at a pair of Nashville schools. Source: Guns found at two Nashville schools in unrelated cases
Connecticut legislators reintroduce Ethan’s Law creating federal safe gun storage law
Ethan’s Law would require gun owners to safely secure their firearms at home. It’s named after Ethan Song, who was 15 years old when he was killed with an unsecured firearm at a friend's house in Guilford. Source: Connecticut legislators reintroduce Ethan's Law creating federal safe gun storage law
Teen shootings should alarm us all
While much of the talk around gun violence stems from the shocking regularity of mass shootings, not enough attention is paid to a far more frequent occurrence -- teens and young adults murdering each other, writes guest columnist Ken Wood. Source: Teen shootings should alarm us all: Ken Wood (Opinion)
Gun groups lose bid to block California ban on gun marketing to children
Several pro-hunting and shooting sports groups have lost their initial bid to block a recently enacted California law banning gun marketing that is attractive to minors. Source: Gun groups lose bid to block California ban on gun marketing to children
Easy access to guns, exposure to screen violence increase risk of child shootings
In the aftermath of a shocking incident in which a first-grader shot and seriously injured a teacher at a school in Newport News, Va., the city's mayor asked the question: "How did this happen?" Source: Easy access to guns, exposure to screen violence increase risk of child shootings
Column: Hold irresponsible gun owners accountable
In 2022, for the first time in our country’s modern history, guns became the leading cause of death for children, surpassing even motor vehicle accidents. In 2000, barely one death Source: Column: Hold irresponsible gun owners accountable
Bastrop ISD teen arrested after having gun on Manor ISD campus
A teen was arrested Tuesday after a letter from the Manor ISD chief of police said he had a gun on a Manor ISD campus. Source: Bastrop ISD teen arrested after having gun on Manor ISD campus