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Recent shootings involving children raise concerns over their access to guns

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — In the last few weeks, the country has seen several harrowing events where very young children have had access to loaded guns and in two cases, shot themselves or others.

It’s again raised questions about the responsibilities of adult gun owners to better protect the children around them.

Josh Sugarmann of the Violence Policy Center joined NewsHour’s William Brangham to discuss.