One simple, lifesaving question

 

Every day, eight children are killed or injured by unintentional shootings in the United States. These shootings happen when a child finds an unsecured gun at home and fires it accidentally, harming themselves or others. They are tragically common, but they are preventable. Today is #ASKDay, a time to remind parents, caregivers, and all the rest of us about the importance of asking about firearms in the home. Summer means kids are out of school and likely spending time in other homes. Just as you'd ask about allergies, supervision and other safety issues before your child visits another home, ask one more important question: "Is there an unlocked gun in your house?” It’s a simple question that can save a life. In the United States, 4.6 million children live in a home with access to an unlocked or unsupervised firearm. And three quarters of children report knowing where guns are located in their homes. Children are curious, and when unsecured guns are involved, curiosity can turn deadly in the blink of an eye. Asking if there are firearms in the house and if they are safely stored–locked, unloaded, separate from ammo–can prevent tragedy before it’s too late. – Tremayne (he/him)

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