At least 157 people were killed and 270 were injured last year in unintentional shootings by children, according to Everytown, an advocacy group for firearm safety.

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    8 months ago

    The highest number was 17 because at 18 you’re an adult.

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      8 months ago

      That hasn’t stopped other studies from defining “kids” as people all the way up to age 21.

      It’s a common tactic used to create scary headlines and twist the discourse.