The guns used in the Newton, Connecticut massacre were legally purchased.
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Newton Residents Call For Gun Control At Town Hearing
On January 30, 2013, during a six-hour hearing inside Newton High School, parents, top local officials, and law enforcement officers made an impassioned call for stricter gun-control measures following the massacre of 26 children and adults at Sandy Hook Elementary school on December 14.
The guns used in the Newton, Connecticut massacre were legally purchased.
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The guns used in the Newton, Connecticut massacre were legally purchased.
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Gabrielle Giffords Speaks At Senate Gun Hearing
On January 30, 2013, former Representative, Gabrielle Giffords, who was seriously wounded in a mass shooting two years ago, urged senators to "be bold, be courageous" in addressing gun violence during the year's first congressional committee hearing on gun violence.
The gun that injured Ms. Giffords was legally purchased.
The gun that injured Ms. Giffords was legally purchased.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Michigan Third Grade Boy Brings Loaded Gun to School
On January 25, 2013, a third grade boy brings a loaded gun
to school in Inkster, Michigan.
Teachers safely removed the weapon from the child’s
possession. No one is harmed.
The gun is legally owned by a relative of the boy.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Tennessee Teen Accidentally Kills Self with Family Gun
On January 24, 2013, a 15-year-old boy accidentally shoots
and kills himself with the family handgun in Sweetwater, Tennessee.
The weapon was legally owned.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Minnesota Man Shoots Self with His Own Concealed Weapon
On January 27, 2013, a man accidentally shoots himself with his own gun in a
grocery store in Plymouth, Minnesota.
The man has a concealed carry permit.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Florida Teen Accidentally Shot While Playing Basketball
On January 21, 2013, a 17-year-old boy accidentally shoots a
16-year-old boy on a public basketball court in Orlando, Florida. The victim is
stable but could be paralyzed from the stomach down.
The weapon seems have been legally purchased.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
4-Year-Old Missouri Girl Killed By 6-Year-Old Boy
In January, 2013, a preschool girl was shot in the head by a
6-year-old boy in Kansas City, Missouri.
The child died seven days after the accidental shooting. The
gun belonged to a relative of the boy.
The weapon seems to have been legally purchased.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Lone Star College Shooting
On January 22, 2013, a gunfight injures four people at Lone
Star College near Houston, Texas.
Investigators say a fight between two people erupted in
gunfire. Four people were hospitalized, including the two who authorities believe were involved in the gunfight, a maintenance worker caught
in the crossfire, and a fourth person who wasn't shot but was taken to a hospital for a medical condition.
Authorities have yet to reveal if the weapons were legally owned.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
14-Year-Old Georgia Boy Kills His 15-Year-Old Brother on Gun Appreciation Day
On January 19, 2013, a boy accidentally shoots and kills his
brother with their mother’s gun in Henry County, Georgia.
The pistol seems to have been legally obtained.
Monday, January 21, 2013
15-Year-Old New Mexico Boy Kills His Parents and Three Siblings, Ages 9, 5 and 2, on Gun Appreciation Day
On January 19, 2013, five people are murdered by their teenage son and brother, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Each victim suffered more than one gunshot wound, and
several guns were found at the home, one of which was a semi-automatic
military-style rifle. Investigators are trying to determine who owned the guns.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Gun Enthusiasts Accidentally Shoot Five People at Three Gun Shows on Gun Appreciation Day
On January 19, 2013, “Gun Appreciation Day,” five people are
accidentally shot at gun shows in North Carolina, Indiana and Ohio.
The weapons were all legally obtained.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
School Security Guard Leaves Gun in Bathroom
On January 14, 2013, a newly hired security guard at The
Chatfield School in Lapeer, Michigan left a gun unattended in a school restroom.
The security guard, a former policeman, had been hired in
the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, to increase safety at
The Chatfield School.
In response to the Newton tragedy, the NRA called for armed
guards in every school as opposed to stricter gun regulations.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Minnesota Pastor Accidentally Shoots His Granddaughter
On December 10, 2012, a pastor shoots his teenage granddaughter
in Rochester, Minnesota.
The 16-year-old sustained a gunshot wound to the left side of her neck, which damaged the carotid artery on the left side, according to the criminal complaint. The bullet struck two vertebrae in her neck causing them to fracture. The bullet traveled downward and struck a rib, fracturing it and causing injury to the upper lobe of her right lung. The 16-year-old had surgery and that her condition was improving.
The weapon seems to have been legally purchased.
He fired on her when he believed someone was breaking into
his house.
The weapon seems to have been legally purchased.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
The NRA's Violent New Video Game
After decrying the video game industry as the cause for gun violence in America, the NRA's new video game was deemed no longer fit for 4-year-olds, and a warning about "intense" and "realistic" violence was added.
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Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Virginia Boy, Age 4, Kills His Great-Uncle
On January 13, 2013, a 4-year-old shoots and kills his great
uncle in Richmond, Virginia.
The weapon seems to have been legally purchased.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Florida Teen Dies After Accidentally Shooting Self in Head
On January 9, 2013, an 18-year-old died when he put a gun to his head
to show friends and family how safe it was, and the weapon fired, killing him,
in St. Petersburg, Florida.
It’s possible that the victim had bought the gun for
self-protection.
The weapon seems to have been legally purchased.Monday, January 14, 2013
12-Year-Old Missouri Boy Accidentally Kills Self
On January 11, 2013, a 12-year-old boy accidentally shoots
and kills himself with a handgun in Breckenridge, Missouri.
The child grew up learning to hunt, and had a hunter’s safety
certificate.
The weapon seems to have been legally purchased.Thursday, January 10, 2013
2-Year-Old Tennessee Boy Kills Himself With His Grandfather’s Gun
On December 20, 2012, a two-year-old boy accidentally shoots
and kills himself with his grandfather’s semi-automatic pistol, in Harrison, Tennessee.
The weapon seems to have been legally purchased.
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The weapon seems to have been legally purchased.
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Wednesday, January 9, 2013
12-Year-Old Alabama Boy Kills His 12-Year-Old Cousin
On January 8, 2013, a 12-year-old boy accidentally shoots
and kills his cousin with the shotgun he received for Christmas, in Pleasant
Valley, Alabama.
The weapon was legally purchased.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
4-Year-Old Minnesota Boy Accidentally Kills His 2-Year-Old Brother
On December 5, 2012, a 4-year-old boy shoots and kills his
toddler brother with their father’s handgun in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
It appears the weapon was legally purchased.
Monday, January 7, 2013
8-Year-Old Boy Accidentally Killed By His Father in South Carolina
On December 30, 2012, a man accidentally shoots and kills his
son while cleaning his rifle in Bennettsville, South Carolina.
It appears the weapon was legally purchased.
Friday, January 4, 2013
2-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shoots Himself on Christmas Day in South Carolina
On December 25, 2012, a toddler accidentally shoots and kills
himself in Conway, South Carolina.
The father had just legally purchased the gun to protect his
home and family.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
17-Year-Old Boy Accidentally Shot and Killed By His Younger Brother in Vermont
On December 28, 2012, a boy accidentally shoots and kills his
older brother while cleaning a loaded shotgun in Johnson, Vermont.
It appears the weapon was legally purchased.
It appears the weapon was legally purchased.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Alaskan Mother of Three Accidentally Kills Herself
On December 30, 2012, a 31-year-old woman accidentally shot herself
with her rifle while camping and kayaking in Samsing Cove, Alaska.
The weapon was legally purchased.
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