CORVALLIS, Ore. — The Benton County Sheriff’s Office says that every year, children die in shootings that could have been prevented by responsible gun security.
“In 90% of firearm-related youth suicides and unintentional shootings, the firearm came from the home of the victim or from a friend or family member,” BCSO says. “Likewise, 90% of teens who abuse pharmaceutical drugs obtain them from their home medicine cabinet or their friends.”
To help keep all children safe from unsecured guns and medications, the Sheriff’s Office encourage everyone to:
- Secure all firearms and pharmaceuticals.
- Ask whether there are any unsecured firearms or drugs in the homes your children visit.
- Frequently talk to children about the dangers of firearms and pharmaceutical drugs.
- Educate and empower others to be SAFE.
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