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
I am utterly appalled and heartbroken after reading the tragic incident reported by NBC10 Philadelphia. A young boy lost his life due to sheer negligence and irresponsibility on the part of the adults around him. The fact that a loaded handgun was left within reach of toddlers is unfathomable to me. How could anyone in their right mind think it is acceptable to have a lethal weapon in the same room as innocent children, let alone place it under a sofa where they were playing?
The details provided in the article about the father, Jose Hilario Abreu, leaving the gun under the sofa and walking away from the room is beyond comprehension.… Continue reading
As a parent, the thought of a 2-year-old child getting access to a firearm and shooting themselves is beyond devastating. The recent incident in Michigan, where a 2-year-old girl shot herself just a day after the state implemented a new safe storage gun law, is both heartbreaking and infuriating. To make matters worse, the individual responsible for this tragedy is a felon with prior firearms-related felony convictions, demonstrating a blatant disregard for the law and basic firearm safety.
The man charged in this case not only had illegal possession of a firearm but also failed to store it securely, leading to a situation where a young child suffered a life-threatening injury.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker