Following the tragic shooting death of a 17-year-old in Knoxville, advocates in Pennsylvania are intensifying their calls for stronger gun safety legislation. The boy was mortally wounded while handling firearms with a friend, underscoring a rising concern that firearms are the leading cause of death among teenagers in the U.S.
Organizations like Ceasefire PA and community programs such as Abiding Missions emphasize that easy access to guns, including through straw purchases and unsecured homes, poses significant risks for youth. Proposed measures like cable locks and enhanced legislation aim to ensure firearms are stored securely, thus preventing tragic incidents like this one from happening again.
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