Did you know that more than 8,000 young adults die from gun violence every year in the United States?

It wasn’t until I heard the story of a young boy named Tim that I realized just how important it is to protect children from gun violence. Tim was only 10 when he was accidentally shot and killed by a friend who had easy access to a loaded gun.

Tim’s story is just one of many that highlights the urgent need for stricter laws on gun ownership by juveniles. As a society, we must take action to keep our children safe.

The Importance of Raising the Age for Juvenile Gun Ownership

• The current minimum age for owning a gun in most states is 18.
• However, many states have no minimum age for possessing a firearm, so long as the child has parental consent.
• This means that children as young as 10 can legally possess a deadly weapon!
• Research has shown that the earlier someone gains access to a gun, the more likely they are to use it in a negative way.
• This is why it’s important to consider raising the minimum age for gun ownership to 21, or even 25.

Why President George W. Bush Supports Raising the Age for Juvenile Gun Ownership

“I think we ought to raise the age at which juveniles can have a gun.”

As a strong advocate for gun control measures, former President George W. Bush understands the importance of enacting stricter laws to protect our children.

He believes that by raising the age for juvenile gun ownership, we can reduce the number of senseless gun-related deaths and injuries among young adults.

Examples of States Taking Action

Fortunately, some states are already taking steps to raise the minimum age for gun ownership:

• Florida – Following the tragic Parkland shooting, Florida lawmakers raised the age for purchasing a firearm from 18 to 21.
• Vermont – In 2018, Vermont became the first state to pass a law raising the minimum age for gun ownership to 21.
• Hawaii – Hawaii also has a minimum age of 21 for gun ownership.

Practical Tips for Keeping Children Safe from Gun Violence

While we work towards stricter gun control laws, there are things we can all do to keep our children safe:

• Secure all guns in the home, out of reach of children.
• Talk to your children about the dangers of guns and the importance of gun safety.
• Encourage lawmakers to support gun control measures that protect our children.
• Support organizations that work to prevent gun violence and promote gun safety.

Conclusion

With more than 36,000 deaths and over 100,000 injuries related to guns each year in the US, it’s clear that something needs to be done to protect our citizens.

By raising the minimum age for juvenile gun ownership, we can reduce the likelihood of gun-related violence and ensure that our children are safe. Ultimately, we have a responsibility to take action and put measures in place to protect our communities.

1. Raising the minimum age for juvenile gun ownership reduces the likelihood of gun-related violence.
2. Secure all guns in the home, out of reach of children.
3. Talk to your children about the dangers of guns and the importance of gun safety.

Curated by Team Akash.Mittal.Blog

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