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unit9pp.pptmGuns, Children, Government, and Parental Responsibility: Examining Accidental Shootings by Children to Reduce Preventable Deaths.
Steven R Kellogg
Purdue University Global
College Composition II: CM220-15
Dr. Michael Cooper
January 15, 2022
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Path to Keeping Guns out of reach of Children
Strengthening Current Laws
More Training
Parental Activism
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Strengthening Current Child Access Prevention Laws
There are no federal Mandate for Child Access Prevention Laws.
Penalties for violation of CAP laws range from Misdemeanor to Felony Negligence which is decided by the State.
According to Azad(2020) CAP Laws that carried Felony Negligence penalties reduced deaths by 29% while CAP Laws of Misdemeanor penalties showed an increase in mortality.
Jurisdiction of Current CAP Laws
Penalties of Current Cap Laws
Effectiveness of Current CAP Laws
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More Training
After successful classroom training all children failed to apply knowledge to real life. (Pediatrics for Parents., 2004)
Behavior Modification that included Incentivized In Situ Training was most the effecting method of teaching children correct behavior when encountering an unattended firearm.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (2017) had significant results when using non-judgmental motivational techniques to explain safe firearm storage and provide free locks.
Failure to reinforce training while at home will result in children unlearning the correct behaviors when encountering an unattended firearm.
Standard Training is Ineffectual
Behavioral Modification Techniques
Physician Interventions
The Dangers of Hands-off Parenting
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Parental Activism
Firearms should be stored in a locked container or with a locking mechanism. Ammunition should be stored in a different locked location.
Stop, Don’t Touch, Run Away, and Tell a Grown-up (National Rifle Association of America, 2022).
Play games to reinforce proper behavior and use online resources like The Eddie Eagle Gunsafe Program (2022) to reinforce learning.
Learn how to safely store your firearms
Understand the proper unattended firearm interaction behaviors
Do fun activities and Games to reinforce proper behaviors when encountering an unattended firearm
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Conclusion
Keeping out children safe requires everyone working together. By strengthening current laws to prevent children from encountering unattended firearms, training children using the proper techniques, and parents proactively reinforcing proper behavior with fun activities we can reduce the number of child deaths due to unattended firearms.
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Keeping Children Safe
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References
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American Academy of Pediatrics. (2017). Firearm-Related Injuries and Preventions. American Academy of Pediatrics. https://libauth.purdueglobal.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1840889&site=eds-live
Azad, Hooman Alexander, Monuteaux, Michael C, Rees, Chris A, Siegel, Michael, Mannix, Rebekah, Lee, Lois K, Sheehan, Karen M, & Fleegler, Eric W. (2020). Child Access Prevention Firearm Laws and Firearm Fatalities Among Children Aged 0 to 14 Years, 1991-2016. JAMA pediatrics, 174(5), 463–469. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2019.6227
Laura A. Hanratty, Raymond G. Miltenberger, & Samantha R. Florentino. (2016). Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Teaching Package Utilizing Behavioral Skills Training and In Situ Training to Teach Gun Safety Skills in a Preschool Classroom. Journal of Behavioral Education, 25(3), 310–323. https://libauth.purdueglobal.edu/login?url=https://search-ebscohost-com.libauth.purdueglobal.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edsjsr&AN=edsjsr.24758071&site=eds-live
National Rifle Association of America. (2022). EDDIE EAGLE GUNSAFE® PROGRAM. NRAExplore EDDIE EAGLE GUNSAFE® PROGRAM. https://eddieeagle.nra.org
Pediatrics for Parents. (2004). Teaching Gun Safety. Pediatrics for Parents, 21(4), 7. https://libauth.purdueglobal.edu/login?url=https://search-ebscohost-com.libauth.purdueglobal.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f5h&AN=14886686&site=eds-live
Ranney, Megan L, Zeoli, April M, & Beidas, Rinad. (2020). Evidence-Based Solutions to Pediatric Firearm Deaths-The Need for Out-of-the-Box Answers. JAMA pediatrics, 174(5), 411–412. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2019.6239
