In the United States, guns are the leading cause of death for children and teens, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Most accidental shooting deaths among children involve guns left loaded and unlocked, study finds
Most children in the US who die from an accidental shooting are playing around with guns at home or mistaking them for toys, according to a new study. And the research suggests that over 90% of guns used in such shooting deaths were left unlocked and loaded.
