For every child killed four are wounded. In 1996, more than 1,300 children aged 10-19 committed suicide with firearms. We cannot gun-proof our children and adolescents . Children are playful and active.
Adolescents are curious and impulsive.
Such healthy traits when mixed with guns can cause death. The best way to protect children against gun violence is to remove all guns from the home . If guns are kept in the home, there will always be dangers. The tragedies occurred most often when children were left unsupervised. When youngsters use alcohol and also have a gun available, the risk for violence rapidly increases.