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Articles of Interest
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Gun safety is of the utmost importance to The Piece Keeper, LLC. We know that lives can be instantly transformed when unsecured guns fall into the wrong hands. The number of American children injured or killed by accidental gunshot wounds annually is staggering. Similarly, stolen guns lead to crime - it is just that simple. Understandably, gun owners want to keep firearms in reach in times of crisis. But when ‘in reach' means unsound storage in a dresser drawer, under a bed, or even in a pick-able gun case, convenience can result in disaster. The Piece Keeper prevents accidental catastrophes by combining easy, wall-mounted, gunlock accessibility for you while denying access to your children, their friends, and any other unauthorized users.
Committed to staying informed and spreading the word on gun safety issues, The Piece Keeper, LLC, recommends the following educational articles and fact sheets for your information. Although the subsequent stories and details can be unsettling, these hand-selected articles serve to reinforce the need for gun owners to take every action to effectively store and lock their firearms. We feel that after reading these articles, you will agree that your best first step is to reach for the security of The Piece Keeper - a dependable wall mounted gunlock designed to give you peace of mind. Please share these article links, and our website, with your friends and family, too, and help us deliver the message about gun safety and the value of The Piece Keeper.
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Unsecured gun, lack of supervision led to shooting death of boy, 11, police say. By Ben Schmitt, Detroit Free Press Staff Writer
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The 11-year-old boy gasped for life with a bullet wound to the chest, shouting to his sister, "Taylor, Taylor," as his grandfather sped to a nearest police station.
Police say a combination of access to a parent's gun, unsupervised children and curiosity led to Korie's death in southwest Detoit.
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Triggers for Tragedy
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We are living in an increasingly violent society. Newspaper and television reports daily highlight the deaths and injuries we inflict on each other. Unfortunately, our children are not immune to this mayhem and have become both the perpetrators and victims of its violence.
Children’s injuries and deaths from firearms have now increased to epidemic rates. In 1993, fatal gunshot wounds replaced vehicular accidents as the commonest cause of death for children under 19 years of age.
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Trigger Facts
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In 1993, fatal gunshot wounds replaced vehicular accidents as the commonest cause of death for children under 19 years of age.
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Every two hours in the U.S., a child or adolescent dies in a gun homicide, suicide or unintended shooting. Of the children who are injured or killed in unintentional shootings, 88% are shot in their own homes or in the homes of relatives or friends.
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