Councilman Erik Bottcher's proposal, inspired by cigarette warning models, seeks to require gun stores in New York City to display graphic imagery and health warnings on the dangers of firearm ownership.
Bottcher emphasized that providing consumers with knowledge about the risks associated with gun ownership is a crucial step that could save lives and inspire similar measures across the country.
A notable statistic reveals that for each 10 percentage-point rise in household gun ownership, the youth suicide rate surged by 26.9%, highlighting the critical public health concern.
Reflecting on personal experiences, Bottcher shared that he believes if there was a firearm in his home during his youth, he would have been at risk of suicide.
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