gun safety
Ohio Deer Season: Gun Safety
Posted in Accident & Injury on December 18, 2015
By William J. Price Deer hunting has always been about tradition. As a kid, I tagged along to learn the nuances of what to do and what not to do when killing an animal. As an adult, I imparted the family wisdom to my kin and relished the time alone with my children who...
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Kids and Guns: A Deadly Combination
Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on March 5, 2015
Gun control is always a hot-button issue in this country. However, stories in the media about shootings that involve children – from Sandy Hook to the Tamir Rice shooting in Cleveland – are guaranteed to spur lively debate, sometimes resulting in calls for new legislation. Recently, a heartbreaking headline appeared on CNN.com, which read,...
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Parents of School Shooters
Posted in Accident & Injury on October 23, 2013
It’s been less than a year since the tragic Newtown massacre. Yet, sadly, another school shooting is in the news. On Tuesday, a student at Sparks Middle School in Nevada, shot and killed a teacher and wounded two others before turning the gun on himself. This time the “gunman” was reportedly only 12 years...
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Lawsuit filed against parents of 4-year-old shooter
Posted in Accident & Injury on June 4, 2013
Brendon Holt, a six-year-old boy from New Jersey was accidentally shot and killed by his 4-year-old playmate. Brendon’s family has filed suit against the boy’s parents. Brendon’s parents claim Anthony and Melissa Senatore’s recklessness allowed their son to fatally shoot Brendon. The New York Daily News reports, “On April 8, authorities say the Senatore’s...
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