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
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
Lee law enforcement encourage gun safety after fatal accidental shooting at complex
The Lee County Coroner's Office released the name of a man who died from a gunshot wound at an apartment complex Wednesday night in Bishopville. At about 7:41 p.m. Wednesday, Zyquez Wilson, 18, died as a result of an accidental self-inflicted … Source: Lee law enforcement encourage gun safety after fatal accidental shooting at complex
What Does Research Say About Gun Policies That Really Work?
Debate around gun policy is often fueled by passion, not data. A new report from RAND’s Gun Policy in America initiative looks at the measures best supported by research findings. Source: What Does Research Say About Gun Policies That Really Work?
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
Momentum growing for Connecticut gun control law in Washington
Connecticut lawmakers are seeking to reintroduce Ethan’s Law at the federal level. Source: Momentum growing for Connecticut gun control law in Washington
Lawmakers plan to reintroduce gun storage bill, Ethan’s Law
Fifteen-year-old Ethan Song accidentally shot himself with an improperly stored gun at a friend's house in 2018. This law aims to reduce accidental shootings. Source: Lawmakers plan to reintroduce gun storage bill, Ethan's Law
Bill reintroduced to address minors with guns after second incident at West Mesa HS
Tuesday, a West Mesa High School student was busted for having a gun on campus. It’s not the first time a student has brought a gun to the high school this year. Last month, a gun went off in… Source: Bill reintroduced to address minors with guns after second incident at West Mesa HS
Evidence about gun policies grows and supports laws to reduce violence
There is supportive evidence that child-access-prevention laws reduce firearm homicides and self-injuries among youth, and that shall-issue concealed-carry laws and stand-your-ground laws increase levels of firearm violence. The finding are from the third edition of a project the reviews existing scientific literature to assess the strength of available evidence about the effects of 18 commonly … Continue reading Evidence about gun policies grows and supports laws to reduce violence