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 of Az teen killed in accidental shooting hope ‘Christian’s Law’ will save lives
Bruce Petillo views Christian’s Law as similar to seat belt or drunk driving laws, which have both been credited with saving countless lives. “Christian’s Law is not taking away a thing,” Claire Petillo said. “It’s not taking away anyone’s Second Amendment right. You are welcome to own guns. But please be responsible and lock them up.” Those who … Continue reading Parents of Az teen killed in accidental shooting hope ‘Christian’s Law’ will save lives
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
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
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
Virginia moms advocate for stronger gun storage laws after school shooting
Hundreds of advocates with the group Moms Demand Action came to the Virginia State Capitol on Friday to urge lawmakers to pass gun reform, including stronger firearm storage laws. Source: Virginia moms advocate for stronger gun storage laws after school shooting
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
Raleigh has ‘disturbing’ trend of more kids getting a hold of guns, police say
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