Los Angeles city council members have voted to draft an ordinance requiring residents to either lock up their handguns or equip them with trigger locks when not in use. This move aims to reduce the risk of accidental shootings and unauthorized access to firearms in households, particularly where children are present.
The proposed regulation is part of a broader effort to address gun violence and promote safer storage practices among residents. Experts estimate that approximately 4.6 million children in the U.S. live in homes with at least one unlocked firearm, highlighting the urgency of such measures.
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