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Headlines from North Carolina

3-year-old child shot by 6-year-old, in critical condition (5/18/2009)

Father charged after his son shoots fellow student on school bus (2/11/2009)

Raleigh North Carolina boy, 3, shoots himself after finding gun (12/25/2008)
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North Carolina 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 91 firearm deaths of children and teens in North Carolina, including 26 suicides and 6 accidents.
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North Carolina Resources

National SAFE KIDS Campaign

Find the SAFE KIDS Coalitions in your state.

Statewide Resources

North Carolina PTA

office@ncpta.org, 800-255-0417, 919-787-0534

North Carolinians Against Gun Violence Education Fund

websafenc@intrex.net, 919-403-7665

Safety and Health Council of North Carolina

info@safetync.org, 704-334-7242, 800-868-8777

Other Local Resources

Cary - Suicide Prevention of North Carolina

1-800-784-2433

Chapel Hill - Culbreth Middle School/ Chapel Hill Yellow Ribbon

Contact: Lauren Kryder, Fizi5@aol.com

Raleigh - Center for The Prevention of School Violence (NCSU)

800-299-6054

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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 North Carolina.

See if North Carolina 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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