Who?mikejones! said:
I think its a slippery slope to charge people who didnt actually commit the deed and didn't purposely contribute to the crime.
Would you say the same if the girl took their car and drove it through a bus stop at the school? Or what about a can of gas that she could use to burn the school down?
How far are you willing to go to expand the guilty net?
I'm simply saying we should wait to see the facts come out. But, I'm hesitant to blame anyone but the shooter for the death of the students and teachers
If you have loaded firearms and kids, especially teens, it is your responsibility to have a gun safe.
From PerplexityAI:
In the United States, gun laws regarding parental responsibility to restrict minors' access to firearms vary by state, but there are some common elements:
## Child Access Prevention (CAP) Laws
21 states and the District of Columbia have laws that impose criminal liability on people who store firearms where minors could or do gain access to them[1]. These laws typically apply when a person "knows or reasonably should know" that a child is likely to gain access to the firearm[1].
## Safe Storage Laws
Some states require firearms to be securely stored when not in use. For example:
- California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Rhode Island require all firearms to be securely stored unless in use or readily controlled[1].
- Colorado's law considers parents or caregivers negligent if a household firearm is accessible to a child 18 years old or younger, regardless of whether they gain access or use it[5].
## Variations in CAP Laws
1. Some states impose liability only if the child uses or carries the firearm[1].
2. Some laws apply even when the firearm is unloaded[1].
3. Some states impose civil liability for damages resulting from the discharge of a firearm by a minor who gains access[1].
## Federal Law
While there is no federal CAP law, federal law does allow parents or guardians to purchase firearms or ammunition as a gift for a juvenile under 18. However, those under 18 may only receive and possess handguns with written parental permission for limited purposes such as employment, ranching, farming, target practice, or hunting[7].
## Effectiveness
Research suggests that strong child access prevention laws are associated with an 8% lower rate of suicide by firearm among young people, compared to states without such laws[6].
It's important to note that laws and their effectiveness can vary significantly between states, and parents should be aware of their local regulations and responsibilities regarding firearm storage and access.
Citations:
[1]
https://giffords.org/lawcenter/gun-laws/policy-areas/child-consumer-safety/child-access-prevention-and-safe-storage/[2]
https://sph.umich.edu/pursuit/2024posts/what-parents-should-know-about-secure-gun-storage-after-the-crumbley-convictions.html[3]
https://giffords.org/lawcenter/gun-laws/policy-areas/who-can-have-a-gun/minimum-age/[4]
https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh176/files/pubs/reform2/ch2_h.html[5]
https://cdphe.colorado.gov/colorado-gun-violence-prevention-resource-bank/prevention-approaches/child-access-prevention-laws[6]
https://journalistsresource.org/health/child-access-prevention-research/[7]
https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/may-parent-or-guardian-purchase-firearms-or-ammunition-gift-juvenile-less-18-years-age[8]
https://www.aap.org/en/advocacy/state-advocacy/safe-storage-of-firearms/[9]
https://www.townofblackmountain.org/DocumentCenter/View/198/Gun-Safety-PDF[10]
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