Georgia Lawmakers Discuss Gun Safety Measures

In the aftermath of a tragic school shooting in Georgia, where 14-year-old Colt Gray allegedly used a semi-automatic rifle to kill two students and two teachers, lawmakers are intensifying discussions on gun safety and storage laws. Gray has been charged as an adult, and his father faces charges of involuntary manslaughter for failing to secure the firearm used in the shooting. The Georgia Senate has convened a Safe Firearm Storage Study Committee to explore potential legislation, including tax incentives for secure gun storage and stricter accountability for adults who allow minors access to firearms. Mental health considerations are also being highlighted, as experts emphasize the psychological impact of such violence on students. While bipartisan support exists for safe storage measures, broader consensus on gun control remains elusive. The urgency for effective legislative action reflects growing national concern over school safety and gun violence.