Firearms Safety and Vulnerable Youth: A Harrowing Intersection A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has shed light on a disturbing trend: approximately 7 million minors reside in households where firearms are stored loaded and unlocked.
This statistic is not an isolated incident, but rather a symptom of a broader issue – the persistent neglect of firearms safety protocols in homes with children.
The study's findings paint a stark picture of parental complacency, particularly among families with teenagers.