Just a day after Michigan's safe gun storage law went into effect, a little girl visiting her father's house found an unsecured pistol and shot herself in the head, suffering a serious wound. The father, Michael Tolbert, "was arraigned on nine felony charges including counts of first-degree child abuse, violation of the gun storage law, felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, lying to a peace officer in a violent crime investigation and four counts of felony firearm possession, according to Michigan’s Sky News." Whew! Another tragedy avoided due to strict gun laws.
- More: "Dad first to be charged under new Michigan gun law after 2-year-old daughter shoots herself in the face"--New York Post. Including a photo of Mr. Tolbert in case you were wondering. And this amusing comment from the Karen that sponsored the legislation, Democratic state Sen. Kristen McDonald-Rivet "who ... said at Tuesday’s news conference that it gives prosecutors the tools to hold irresponsible gun owners accountable for their actions." Because I guess none of the other 8 felony charges are of any use.
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