Monday night, a Nashville two-year-old shot himself in the arm with his father’s gun, which was left unattended. The shooting marks the 18th time so far this year, and the third time this month, that a child under the age of 18 shot themselves, a friend, sibling, or parent with an unsecured gun. Of the 18 incidents this year, three
Read moreYesterday it was brought to our attention that these National Rifle Association flyers were being sent home with children in the Franklin Special Schools District. The flyer touts the NRA’s Eddie Eagle program that focuses on teaching kids what to do if they encounter a firearm. Rather than emphasize to adults the importance of responsible gun storage, the program puts
Read moreNot even halfway through October and there have already five unintentional shootings in Tennessee, three of them fatal…
Read moreSince August 1st, there have been ten unintentional shootings in Tennessee resulting in five deaths….
Read moreOver a two day period, two 4-year-olds in Memphis shot themselves with negligently stored firearms…
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