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
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
Letters for Jan. 15: Gun owners should be required to store their guns safely, away from minors
Letter writers advocate for state legislation to require gun owners to store their firearms safely, argue society should be looking more harshly at the mother of the 6-year-old who shot his teacher, and state that the parents should be held responsible for the 6-year-old shooter's actions. Source: Letters for Jan. 15: Gun owners should be … Continue reading Letters for Jan. 15: Gun owners should be required to store their guns safely, away from minors