Child Gun Safety

Man Shoots Self in Foot While Trying to Kill Cockroach

In a bizarre turn of events, a 50-year-old wheelchair-bound man accidentally shot himself in the foot. Attempting to swat a cockroach, he threw his shoe—containing a hidden revolver—at the insect. The firearm discharged upon impact with the floor, resulting in a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his foot. Fortunately, the man is now listed in stable condition after receiving medical treatment.

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7-Year-Old Fatally Shoots Toddler Brother; Gun Safety Debate Reignited

A seven-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his two-year-old brother after finding a loaded gun in the glove compartment of a truck. This tragic incident, which unfolded in a California parking lot, highlights the devastating consequences of unsecured firearms and underscores the urgent need for responsible gun ownership. The ease with which the seven-year-old accessed the weapon, combined with the young age of both children, paints a deeply disturbing picture of preventable tragedy.

The incident occurred while the children’s mother was briefly outside the vehicle, unloading groceries. This raises serious questions about parental supervision and the choices made regarding firearm storage.… Continue reading