A national study indicates that more than 53 percent of all households in the United States possess some type of firearm. More than 75 percent of households in Arizona contain firearms. This means that three out of four of one's neighbor's probably possess a firearm. Firearm purchases for sporting purposes and self defense are up sharply.
Citizens are concerned about the increase in violent crimes and the increase in drug use.
There is an 83 percent chance that if you are home when burglarized you will be injured. The statistics showing deaths by firearms in Arizona have become alarming. There is no one correct age at which parents should talk with their children about guns. The parent should be the judge of that. A good time, however, is when the child starts acting at gunplay or starts asking questions.