It’s not every day that I get to write about a Democrat doing something positive and useful, but in the interest of fairness, I’ll give credit where it is due. Tulsa State Senator and minority whip Jo Anna Dossett is advancing a bill to eliminate sales tax on purchases of firearm safety devices such as … Read more
A year after Michigan lawmakers passed a safe storage law to prevent minors from coming in contact with unattended firearms, the measure has been used in 36 cases across the state, with charges having been filed against parents, grandparents, cousins, and, in one case, a babysitter. But an interesting pattern has emerged, an elephant in … Read more
A bill authored by a pair of Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin proposes a sales tax exemption on gun safes to encourage secure storage practices among gun owners throughout the state. Unlike typical efforts to increase awareness of the importance of safe storage, this measure does not propose fines or punishment but rather acts as an … Read more
Academy Sports + Outdoors has recalled Redfield 12-gun and 18-gun fireproof safes. According to the company, the recall is due to a serious injury hazard and risk of death. While the language sounds alarming, the danger the company is referring to comes from a security deficiency, leaving your firearms at risk of unauthorized access. On … Read more
SnapSafe has introduced the Super Titan, a modular gun safe designed to provide gun owners with the security of a traditional welded safe, combined with the convenience of easy assembly and mobility. Unlike conventional safes, the Super Titan can be delivered in pieces, making it easier to transport through tight spaces like stairways or narrow … Read more
While details of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and ensuing investigation continue to trickle out through the media, news on the actions and possible motivations of the shooter remain scarce. Initial reports indicate the AR-style rifle the 20-year-old gunman used was one that his father had legally purchased in 2013 from a … Read more
Rhode Island lawmakers have passed a new bill that mandates the safe storage of firearms, which is now awaiting Governor Daniel McKee’s signature, expected later this week. The legislation, approved on Thursday, requires that all firearms be stored in a locked container or equipped with a tamper-resistant mechanical lock or similar safety device when not … Read more
The firearm and ammunition industry’s commitment to secure firearm storage and safe firearm handling is – again – proving its effectiveness. The National Safety Council’s report on preventable injury and fatality statistics shows that firearm-related deaths were at the third lowest on record for 2022, the most recent year for which data is available. That’s … Read more
A North Carolina congresswoman is advocating for stringent gun storage laws aiming to curb the access children have to firearms, reported Yahoo News. U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross, D-N.C., emphasized the critical nature of the issue, noting that firearms have become the leading cause of death or injury among children in her state, surpassing car accidents. … Read more
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