MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Normalizing conversations about safe gun storage.
It’s a relevant topic as the father of Madison’s Abundant Life School shooter is scheduled for trial next year for failing to secure the firearms used.
Rose Mackenzie is a Program Coordinator at the Children’s Wisconsin Safety Center.
“Gun injuries are the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States, as well as in Wisconsin,” said Mackenzie.
In addition to safely storing firearms at home, think about homes your child might visit.
“It’s reasonable and important to ask, do you have a firearm in your home and are they secured? This shouldn’t be made out as like an accusation, but it should be like the same instinct or response to asking about allergies or the pool.”
Trigger locks, lock boxes and safes can keep kids safe, as well as storing guns and ammo separately. You can find resources for home gun safety on the Children’s Wisconsin website.