This year, at least nine children in North Carolina have been shot due to the dangerous accessibility of unsecured guns, leading to devastating consequences—including four fatalities among victims aged 2 to 7. In response, the state has launched the NC SAFE program, aimed at promoting gun safety and distribution of 130,000 free gun locks to reduce these preventable incidents.
William Lassiter, deputy secretary for the NC Department of Public Safety, reports a 10% decline in unsafe firearm storage since the campaign began, though significant challenges remain. As the holiday season approaches, authorities emphasize the need for secure gun storage in homes, especially when children visit family members, urging all parents to be proactive in ensuring safety measures are in place to protect young lives from accidental shootings.
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