After her son was accidentally killed by an unsecured firearm, a South Carolina mother is advocating for a new accountability law aimed at preventing similar tragedies. The statistics are alarming: between January 2015 and December 2022, over 2,800 unintentional shootings by children under 17 resulted in more than 1,000 deaths across the United States.
Despite expert recommendations to securely store guns, more than half of firearm owners do not comply. This mother’s mission to honor her son sheds light on the critical need for legislation that holds gun owners responsible for ensuring their firearms do not pose a danger to children. Her efforts reflect a growing concern regarding gun safety and child protection in communities nationwide.
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