The death rate could reduce if younger people such as students are informed of the danger and understand it is not something to take lightly. “Approximately 50% of unintentional fatal shootings were self-inflicted; and most unintentional firearm deaths were caused by friends or family members” (1). Informing the public about the dangers of guns is as crucial as informing the public of something like the dangers of drugs. It will not stop someone from purchasing a gun and killing innocent civilians. It is a good step informing those who do not have a clue about guns and should know the dangers. Enacting laws such as safety features would reduce number of accidental deaths from guns. Also having required course if someone owns a gun it
