San Antonio health officials are urging gun owners, especially those with children in the home, to secure their semi-automatic rifles. The reminder comes as many kids will be at home this summer, some while their parents are working.
Gun Safety Tips
Gun violence is the leading cause of death in Texas children, according to Erica Haller-Stevenson, a violence prevention administrator for the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District. Haller-Stevenson emphasized the importance of managing firearms responsibly.
Haller-Stevenson provided tips for gun owners, including not sharing the code or key with children and not leaving firearms in vehicles. She also stressed the importance of educating children on what to do if they encounter a firearm.
Original reporting: San Antonio, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.