Lassiter says children are largely getting guns from two places: their own homes and stealing them from cars. Source: Raleigh has 'disturbing' trend of more kids getting a hold of guns, police say
New study finds firearm death and injury rates in children increased during pandemic
A researcher from MU School of Medicine conducted the study at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Source: New study finds firearm death and injury rates in children increased during pandemic
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
RAND Report Addresses Updated Evidence Regarding Gun Policies
New evidence relating to gun policies is presented in an updated RAND Corporation report published online Jan. 10. Rosanna Smart, from the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica, California, and colleagues updated the findings and conclusions of the Gun Policy in America report based on research published through October 2020. The report considers 18 classes of … Continue reading RAND Report Addresses Updated Evidence Regarding Gun Policies
Local law enforcement encourages home gun safety for Central Virginia
Gun violence is top of mind for many people here at home and across the country. In a statement on Tuesday, Chesterfield Police reminded the public about the importance of in-home gun safety. Source: Local law enforcement encourages home gun safety for Central Virginia
Accidental deaths, homicide, suicide leading causes of local children’s deaths
A grim report presented Tuesday to the Kern County Board of Supervisors laid bare for the first time how COVID-19 impacted local children who died most commonly from motor vehicle Source: Accidental deaths, homicide, suicide leading causes of local children's deaths
These Are The Essential Gun Safety Rules For Parents, Whether You Own A Gun Or Not
Guns are the No. 1 cause of death for children in the U.S. Here’s what parents can do to keep kids safe. Source: These Are The Essential Gun Safety Rules For Parents, Whether You Own A Gun Or Not
‘Secure Your Guns’: Ogden police campaign to stop firearm thefts
OGDEN — Ogden police have launched a public awareness campaign promoting firearms security, highlighting ways that owners can keep their guns from being stolen. “Your vehicle is not a gun safe,” Ogden Police Department Officer Harrison Chen said in a video the agency has released as part of its “Secure Your Guns” campaign. Police Chief … Continue reading ‘Secure Your Guns’: Ogden police campaign to stop firearm thefts
These teens want to change gun culture – starting with a Gen Z social media campaign in Houston
Project Unloaded aims to save lives and tackle gun violence by changing America’s gun culture. The group met in downtown Houston Saturday for the first time. Source: These teens want to change gun culture - starting with a Gen Z social media campaign in Houston
‘Stand Your Ground’ and Shall Issue Laws Increase Gun Violence, Study Finds
The RAND Corporation’s latest gun policy report examined 18 popular laws for their effects on violence. Source: 'Stand Your Ground' and Shall Issue Laws Increase Gun Violence, Study Finds