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Handguns Are Unsafe

Myth: Handguns are unsafe and cause accidents

  • Fact: Most fatal firearm accidents involve long guns, which are more deadly. These are typically hunting accidents.
  • Fact: Handguns have triggers that are difficult for small (child) hands to operate, and are rarely the cause of accidents.

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