irresponsible gun ownership

10-year-old allegedly confesses to fatally shooting 82-year-old man and his daughter

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

After 2-year-old girl shoots self, man becomes first person charged under Michigan’s gun storage law

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