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Unlocked, loaded guns more common among parents who give kids firearm lessons

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89% Informative

Gun violence researchers at Rutgers University analyzed survey responses from 870 gun-owning parents.

Each of the three responses carried at least double the odds of the parent having an unlocked, loaded gun around.

Previous studies have suggested that safe storage of firearms can reduce the risk of injuries and deaths.

VR Score

95

Informative language

98

Neutral language

57

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

60

Offensive language

possibly offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

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not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

medium-lived

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