In 2020, there were at least 369 unintended shootings by children in the United States. In homes with guns, the likelihood of accidental death by shooting is four times higher. Unintentional shootings happen to children of all ages. The reality is that having firearms in the home increases the risk of unintentional shootings, suicide, and homicide.
That's a scary statistic when you think about the fact that even young toddlers are capable of finding unlocked guns in the home, and they are strong enough to pull the trigger.Īs a parent, you may not realize what a serious risk a gun in the home is, especially for children. homes with children have guns? In fact, an estimated 4.6 million kids live with unlocked, loaded guns. Did you know that roughly a third of U.S.
