Sundance Head, winner of “The Voice” season 11, suffered an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound to the stomach while handling a firearm at his Texas ranch. The incident occurred when his .22 caliber pistol fell from its holster and discharged. He was airlifted to a Tyler hospital but thankfully did not require surgery and was released Friday. Head, who has several upcoming performances, is recovering at home.
The number of suicides in the U.S. military rose in 2023, continuing a trend the Pentagon has struggled to reverse despite efforts to increase mental health resources and gun safety measures. While the rise was not statistically significant, it represents a setback after a slight decline in 2022. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has declared suicide prevention a priority, but many initiatives are still in development, and the department has not implemented key gun safety recommendations from an independent commission. Despite these challenges, the Department of Defense is working to enhance suicide prevention programs and address the stigma surrounding mental health support within the military.
The news of a father and son being indicted in a mass school shooting in Georgia is not only tragic but also a stark reminder of the importance of responsible gun ownership and parental accountability. The fact that the father, Colin Gray, allegedly purchased a gun and ammunition for his son, Colt Gray, despite knowing about his mental health issues, is deeply troubling and highlights a disturbing lack of proper firearm safety measures within the household.
It is disheartening to learn that Colt had expressed a desire to seek help by asking his mother to put him in a mental health treatment center, only to have the plan fall apart due to arguments over access to guns and alleged lack of support from his parents.… Continue reading
As I read the news about the former Florida deputy who said he accidentally shot his girlfriend while ‘dry-firing’ a gun, my initial reaction was one of shock and disbelief. How could someone with extensive firearm training, someone who was entrusted with upholding the law and protecting the public, make such a grave error in judgment? The tragic incident, where the girlfriend was shot in the head, raises many questions about accountability, responsibility, and the misuse of firearms.
The fact that the incident occurred while the former deputy was demonstrating the use of a rifle is particularly concerning. It’s basic knowledge for any gun owner that you should always treat a firearm as if it is loaded, even when it’s not.… Continue reading
I cannot fathom the horror and disbelief that must have gripped those teenage boys as they were confronted by a man wielding a gun, innocent and unsuspecting. The mere act of requesting permission to take photos on someone else’s property should not provoke such a violent and senseless response. It is a tragedy that highlights the dangers of irresponsible gun ownership and the consequences that can arise when individuals feel emboldened by a false sense of power.
The fact that this man is a Mountain View Town Council member is particularly alarming. Elected officials should be held to a higher standard of conduct and accountability, yet here we are, witnessing an egregious display of recklessness and negligence.… Continue reading
The recent news of a 14-year-old boy being arrested in Detroit after a raid uncovered an illegal 3D-printed gun operation is both shocking and troubling. The police found approximately 12 handgun lowers, five rifle lowers, a 3D-printed Glock switch, and tools used in manufacturing these devices. The fact that a young teen was involved in such a dangerous and illegal operation is truly unbelievable.
Printing guns itself is not illegal in most states, but selling them or manufacturing NFA firearms/parts like the Glock switch is a serious offense. The laws around 3D-printed guns have not been widely discussed in recent times, but as technology advances and becomes more accessible, such concerns are bound to resurface.… Continue reading
This is a house of evil. The shocking news of a 10-year-old allegedly confessing to fatally shooting an 82-year-old man and his daughter is beyond comprehension. As a parent and a responsible gun owner, I am deeply troubled by this tragic incident. The fact that a child so young could be involved in such a violent act raises serious questions about how he had access to guns in the first place.
Growing up, I was taught to respect firearms and understand the consequences of using them inappropriately. My own children were never exposed to our guns, as they were safely secured in a gun safe that only my husband and I had access to.… Continue reading
What a tragedy, what a heartbreak, what an avoidable loss of life. An 8-year-old boy, full of innocence and wonder, lost his life in the most senseless and preventable way possible. He shot himself in the head with a loaded gun left unattended in a car by his mother while she was inside a convenience store in Lehi, Utah. The news of this horrific incident shakes me to my core and fills me with a mix of deep sorrow and seething anger.
Upon reflection, the lack of laws in Utah regarding the ensurement of secure firearm storage is baffling and disturbing.… Continue reading
As a parent, I was saddened and deeply affected by the news of the 5-year-old Utah boy who tragically died from an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound. The fact that this young child found a 9mm handgun in the back room of his house and was able to fire a single shot is absolutely heartbreaking. The boy’s parents and siblings were in the home but not with him in the room at the time of the shooting, which raises questions about how accessible and unsecured firearms can lead to such devastating consequences.
It is unfathomable to me that responsible gun owners would leave loaded guns laying around the house, especially where young children could access them.… Continue reading
As I read the heartbreaking news about a Louisiana toddler who tragically died after shooting himself in the face, I am filled with a mixture of sadness and anger. This is a devastating and entirely preventable loss of life. It is truly mind-boggling to think that a toddler could have access to a loaded gun in the first place. The fact that there are no federal child access prevention (CAP) or safe storage laws is beyond comprehension.
The lack of strict laws regarding safe storage of firearms is particularly troubling in cases such as this. Up to 90% of the guns used by minors in suicides, unintentional shootings, and school shootings are found in the child’s home or the home of a relative.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker