The following statistics were are the latest available from the National SAFE KIDS Campaign:
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Most unintentional firearm-related deaths among children occur in or around the home; 50 percent at the home of the victim, and 40 percent at the home of a friend or relative.
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The presence of a firearm in the home increases the risk of unintentional firearm-related death among children (especially if the firearm is loaded and kept unlocked).
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Most unintentional firearm-related child deaths involve guns that were loaded and accessible, and occur when children play with the gun.
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More than one-half of firearm owners keep their firearms loaded and ready for use at least some of the time.
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Most unintentional shootings among children occur in the late afternoon, on the weekend, during summer months, and during the holiday season, when children are most likely to be unsupervised.
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Rural areas have higher incidences of unintentional firearm-related injuries, as well as higher rates of firearm ownership.