CDC: 76% of Firearms Used in Unintentional Deaths Among Kids Were Stored Unlocked
An estimated 30 million children live in homes with firearms, including 4.6 million in households that report storing firearms loaded and unlocked.
An estimated 30 million children live in homes with firearms, including 4.6 million in households that report storing firearms loaded and unlocked.
The group says the firearm industry has intentionally named “youth” as a key target audience in marketing briefs, discussing a “window of opportunity” to build consumer loyalty before they turn 16.
The tax revenue, which is estimated to generate $159 million annually, will pay for school safety and violence prevention programs.
MSU’s firearms policy already banned students and employees from carrying guns on campus but allowed the general public to conceal carry in outdoor spaces.
Four out of 10 teachers are considering quitting because they don’t feel safe at work, and 82% of them would like to change jobs within the next six months.
Some states allow concealed carry gun policies on college campuses, others prohibit it, and the rest leave the decision up to each school. Where does your state fall?
The victims, ages 14 to 17, were heading to their locker room when at least two gunmen who were waiting in a vehicle fired dozens of rounds.
RFID-based smart guns could significantly reduce the rate of gun violence, including suicides, homicides, and accidents.
Campus hardening measures can only go so far in preventing school shootings. We need stronger gun laws to truly make our campuses safer.
More than 4,300 people ages 1-19 died of firearm-related injuries in 2020 — a 29.5% increase from 2019.