Unlocked, loaded guns more common among parents who give kids firearm lessons
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from Ars Technica6 months ago
The study revealed that gun-owning parents who teach their children responsible gun handling are significantly more likely to store firearms unsecured, despite the dangers.
Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/science/2024/09/parents-are-more-likely-to-keep-unlocked-loaded-guns-if-kids-get-gun-lessons/
Among the surveyed gun-owning parents, those who demonstrated proper firearm handling were found to have at least double the risk of storing guns unlocked and loaded.
Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/science/2024/09/parents-are-more-likely-to-keep-unlocked-loaded-guns-if-kids-get-gun-lessons/
Despite evidence linking secure firearm storage to lower risk of injuries in children, some parents mistakenly believe that teaching safe handling is sufficient for protection.
Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/science/2024/09/parents-are-more-likely-to-keep-unlocked-loaded-guns-if-kids-get-gun-lessons/
The data collected from nine states showed a concerning trend where responsible gun-handling lessons did not translate to safe storage practices among gun-owning parents.
Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/science/2024/09/parents-are-more-likely-to-keep-unlocked-loaded-guns-if-kids-get-gun-lessons/
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