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
Kentucky gun laws on safe storage questioned after Virginia shooting
Questions are being raised about gun safety laws in Kentucky after a six-year-old in Virginia shot his teacher with a parent's gun. Source: Kentucky gun laws on safe storage questioned after Virginia shooting
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
Advocates stress gun storage practices to prevent unintentional shootings
Editor’s note: This is the final of five articles this week that explore the consequences of unintended shootings in Florida. Click the links here to access the series intro, Part I, Part II and Part III. Bradley Hulett’s father considers himself a Second Amendment guy. Adam Van Allen grew up familiar with guns, having two … Continue reading Advocates stress gun storage practices to prevent unintentional shootings
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
Editorial: Responsible gun owners shouldn’t fear safe storage law
From the Editorial Board: But keeping a loaded gun on the top shelf of a kitchen cabinet is not responsible gun ownership. Source: Editorial: Responsible gun owners shouldn’t fear safe storage law
GHS students advocate for board resolution educating on secure firearm storage
GUILDERLAND- During the 2021-22 school year, a group of Guilderland High School students attended a board of education meeting to advocate for a resolution that would require the Guilderland Centra… Source: GHS students advocate for board resolution educating on secure firearm storage
Atlanta City Council approves legislation calling for lockbox gun storage program
In Atlanta, more than 200 unsecured guns were stolen from cars in 2021. The hope is that some of these incidents would be reduced with this program. Source: Atlanta City Council approves legislation calling for lockbox gun storage program
Atlanta City Council approves legislation for free gun storage boxes
City councilman Antonio Lewis proposed the lockbox legislation to help stop accidental shootings and reduce the theft of unsecured firearms. Source: Atlanta City Council approves legislation for free gun storage boxes
Take advantage of gun lock program
Minnesotans can get simple-to-use devices at no cost under a state program that can protect kids and adults. A device that’s free, easy to use and could save a life. It’s hard to imagine why anyone wouldn’t take advantage of innovative, ongoing programs that deliver gun locks straight to Minnesotans’ homes at no cost. The … Continue reading Take advantage of gun lock program