Does Wisconsin need stronger gun storage laws to help keep kids safe?
Wisconsin is considering stronger gun storage laws to prevent youth gun violence, with researchers citing evidence that such laws can reduce harm to children. The state's current law is weaker than those in nearby states, such as Minnesota, and advocates are pushing for stricter regulations.
Seven young people in Milwaukee were involved in firearms incidents earlier this month. Statistically, it's likely they got the firearms from their homes or peers. Wisconsin has a child-access prevention law, but it's considered weak. The law only applies if a child obtains a firearm and causes harm or carries it in public. Other states, like Minnesota and California, have stricter laws regulating firearm storage. Researchers say strong child-access prevention laws can reduce harm to children, including suicide and unintentional injuries.
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