In Oklahoma, children as young as 10 years have committed suicide with a gun. In the United States, many incidents of elementary school children bringing guns to school have been reported. Thousands of secondary school students say they carry a gun to school daily.
Students often get guns from home without the knowledge of their parents.
It is important for parents to keep guns away from children and to teach them about the danger of firearms. If children have access to firearms, teach them appropriate safety rules.