States struggle to enforce laws to protect kids from gun accidents
CBS America · 14 days ago
CBS America
14 days ago
An effort by some states to protect children from gun violence has hit roadblocks. The new laws require gun owners to lock up their firearms at home or face prosecution. However, implementing the law has presented its own set of challenges.
Breakdown
- States have introduced laws requiring gun owners to lock up firearms to prevent child accidents. 5s
- Implementation of these laws has proven difficult, with enforcement varying by county. 15s
- Personal accounts illustrate the consequences of accidental shootings and legal repercussions for parents. 25s
- Most prosecutions under these laws occur in counties with Democratic prosecutors. 2m 30s
- Federal efforts to expand safe storage laws have stalled in Congress since 2022. 3m 9s