Common Sense About Kids and Guns: Kentucky Information

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Kentucky Information

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Headlines from Kentucky

Louisville Kentucky boy, 12, killed by 14-year-old brother with gun in the home (3/29/2010)

Southern Kentucky teenager in critical condition after shooting with friend (6/24/2009)

Bullitt County Kentucky boy, 12, hostpitalized with wound to the head (11/20/2008)
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Kentucky Gun Laws
Quick summary from MSNBC, based on data from the NRA, HCI, and the ATF. Disclaimer.
More detailed information from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.

State Firearm Deaths

In 2005, there were 36 firearm deaths of children and teens in Kentucky, including 16 suicides and 2 accidents.
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Kentucky Resources

National SAFE KIDS Campaign

Find the SAFE KIDS Coalitions in your state.

Statewide Resources

Kentucky Center for Safe Schools

ddsettl@uky.edu, 877-805-4277

Kentucky Child Now!

Contact: Carol Blethen, carolblethen@kychildnow.org, 502-227-7722

Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center

Contact: Mark Schneider, mark1@uky.edu, 859-257-4954

Kentucky PTA

kypta@kih.net, 502-564-4378

Other Local Resources

Lexington - Partners For Youth

859-260-1090

Louisville - Kentucky Chapter For Handgun Control

502-894-9050

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Gun Lock Programs
To find a gun lock program near you:

Contact the State Resources (above) about gun lock programs in Kentucky.

See if Kentucky or your city is participating in Project ChildSafe and where you can get your free Firearm Safety Kit.

View our listing of Gun Lock Programs In the News

Contact your local police department.

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