Child Gun Safety

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