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Unintentional Firearm Fatalities Reach All-Time Low

by Jacki Billings

A new report from the National Safety Council shows unintentional firearm fatalities have hit a record low, accounting for only 1% of all firearm fatalities in 2018. 

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Doctors seek solutions for gun violence in Michigan

by Jennifer Cruz

Some committee members noted that past solutions aren’t working, while others talked of education, safe storage, and mental health.

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Gun safety activist urges proper gun storage after grandson’s fatal shooting

by Andrew Shepperson

A Louisville gun safety activist is encouraging gun owners to use gun locks and safely store their guns, an issue he's taken all the more seriously since his grandson was fatally shot in January 2016.

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Report: Lethal firearms accidents at lowest rate since 1903

by Chris Eger

A recently released statistical report on unintentional injuries produced by the National Safety Council found that fatal accidental gun deaths are at the lowest levels since data has been collected.

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SnapSafe to offer Ruger branded safes, lock boxes

by Jacki Billings

Safe maker SnapSafe has partnered with firearms heavyweight Ruger to produce a line of Ruger branded safes, lock boxes and wire accessories.

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Rookie NFL quarterback gifts shotguns to offensive linemen, gun control group sends gun locks

by Brian Seay

Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz bought personalized shotguns for his offensive line this Christmas, and now a gun control group says they’ll be sending the players gun locks.

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California city proposes mandatory gun lock law

by Chris Eger

City leaders in San Jose, the third-largest city in the state, are evaluating a plan that would require gun owners to secure their firearms when they are not in use.

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WI residents arrange gun buyback (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

The event was in response to a recent increase in gun violence in the Madison area.

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Clinton and Sanders continue to spar over guns at debate (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

In their ninth Democratic presidential debate on Thursday in Brooklyn, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton remained locked in a war of words on gun control and industry liability.

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Newtown group appalled at Bernie Sanders’ stand on gun industry protection

by Chris Eger

Following public debate by the Democratic presidential front-runners over the Newtown Bushmaster suit, an anti-gun group is calling out Bernie Sanders.

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City leader wants to increase already controversial gun lock laws

by Chris Eger

San Francisco Supervisor Mark Farrell this week proposed enhancements to the city's mandatory handgun lock laws that would expand the mandate to all firearms.

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Groups deliver 28,000 signatures protesting grant for pro-gun safety project

by Chris Eger

A collection of 22 anti-gun groups are delivering signatures Thursday calling for a two-year $2.4 million federal grant to fund a free gun lock program be canceled.

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