We wish to petition the state of Indiana to address our Child Access Prevention (CAP) laws, which were designed to protect our children from injury and death caused by negligently stored guns in the home. On Jan. 27, 2009, Justin Fretz was accidentally shot and killled at the home of fellow student. It wasn't uncommon for the boys to handle the various guns as they were not secured, nor were the boys always supervised. There are many other incidents similar to this one each year in Indiana but rarely is the public informed of the details. Of all 28 states with CAP laws, Indiana has the 2nd highest mortality rate among minors as well as an incomplete CAP law. Requiring safety devices and proper storage of all firearms where minors are present, would protect our children as well as our 2nd Ammendment rights.
We wish to petition the state of Indiana to address our Child Access Prevention (CAP) laws, which were designed to protect our children from injury and death caused by negligently stored guns in the home. On Jan. 27, 2009, Justin Fretz was accidentally shot and killled at the home of fellow student. It wasn't uncommon for the boys to handle the various guns as they were not secured, nor were the boys always supervised. There are many other incidents similar to this one each year in Indiana but rarely is the public informed of the details. Of all 28 states with CAP laws, Indiana has the 2nd highest mortality rate among minors as well as an incomplete CAP law. Requiring safety devices and proper storage of all firearms where minors are present, would protect our children as well as our 2nd Ammendment rights.
We, the undersigned, wish to petition the state of Indiana to reconsider our Child Access Prevention (CAP) laws which were originally designed to protect our children from unnecessary death or injury due to unsafe storage of firearms. Currently, our law is loosely defined and only "encourages" safety devices and proper storage of firearms. Requiring these would further protect our children as well as our 2nd Ammendment rights. The family and friends of Justin Fretz thank you for taking the time to read and consider the impact this ammended law can make.
9:18 am PST, Nov 7,Selene Alvarado, Indiana
Selene Alvarado
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5:26 am PST, Nov 7,Patricia Miller, Indiana
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8:58 pm PST, Nov 6,Kelly Mammon, Indiana
NO family should have to suffer a loss as this. We need to start protecting our children!
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3:16 pm PST, Nov 6,ShaKer Haas, Florida
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2:27 pm PST, Nov 6,Name not displayed, Indiana
This has hit our family very hard by loosing Justin. He was a wonderful caring person and is missed every day. By us all.
His Aunt
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1:33 pm PST, Nov 6,Name not displayed, Indiana
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3:57 pm PST, Nov 5,Tammy Teeple, Indiana
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12:42 pm PST, Nov 5,Rose Bryan, Indiana
My son's friend was recently paralyzed from the chest down due to an accidental shooting. This needs to stop.
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8:19 am PST, Nov 5,Mary Chew, Indiana
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6:54 am PST, Nov 5,Name not displayed, Texas
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6:49 am PST, Nov 5,Linda Baer, Indiana
Give victims a voice and save a life.
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6:24 am PST, Nov 5,Name not displayed, Indiana
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5:58 am PST, Nov 5,Allison Jones, Indiana
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8:37 pm PST, Nov 4,Andrea Teeple, Indiana
in loving memory of Justin Fretz!! He is greatly missed!!
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8:25 pm PST, Nov 4,Joshua Beals, Indiana
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8:15 pm PST, Nov 4,Andrea Coffel, Indiana
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8:14 pm PST, Nov 4,Jennifer Stackman, Indiana
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9:52 pm PST, Nov 3,Name not displayed, Indiana
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9:58 am PST, Nov 3,Krystle Smith, Indiana
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8:52 pm PST, Nov 2,Amber Bunn, Indiana
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12:42 pm PST, Nov 2,Dorian Miller-Pfefferle, Indiana
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12:42 pm PST, Nov 2,Dorian Miller-Pfefferle, Indiana
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7:40 am PST, Nov 2,Nina Young, Indiana
I can not imagine the grief of losing a child. I'm so sorry for this family's lose. It can not be any easier for the child that was handeling the gun. My condolences to both familys. May God be with you.
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7:07 am PST, Nov 2,Brandi Perry, Indiana
We need to protect our children. People should be held responsible for theyre actions reguardless of theyre ages. I will always have that special place in my heart for Justin as long as i live.....
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6:06 am PST, Nov 2,Libby Baert, Indiana
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5:55 am PST, Nov 2,Angela Liskey, Indiana
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9:46 am PST, Nov 1,LAURIE FARRIS INDIANA, Indiana
I AGREE WITH JUSTIN'S FAMILY. I THINK WE NEED TO ADDRESS AND ENFORCE RESPONSIBILITY ISSUES WITH THE CRIMES. LETTING SOMEONE OFF THAT EASY DOESN'T HELP THEM LEARN ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THEIR ACTIONS ESPECIALLY AFTER TRYING TO CONCEAL THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH JUSTIN'S DEATH. VIOLENCE IN AMERICA IS OUT OF CONTROL AND WE NEED TO HAVE FIRM LAWS THAT ARE FOLLOWED. MY SYMPATHY GOES TO THE FRETZ'S.
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8:57 am PST, Nov 1,Brenda Rivosecchi, Indiana
Please help stop senseless tragedy's.
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8:23 am PST, Nov 1,Carol Davis, Indiana
My son could have been shot too when a baby sitters son took out a gun & shot a hole in an above ground swimming pool. We need more gun control laws.
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7:05 am PST, Nov 1,Name not displayed, Indiana
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6:57 am PST, Nov 1,Edie Zalas, Indiana
how many of us know someone harmed by a gun or nearly harmed?
# 18:
6:21 am PST, Nov 1,Name not displayed, Indiana
Children should NEVER NEVER be allowed access to gun at any time, we need this law so that children everywhere can be safer in there home if there is gun. THIS LAW NEEDS PASSED NOW!
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5:46 am PST, Nov 1,Heather Kole, Indiana
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5:28 am PST, Nov 1,Michael Kruk, Indiana
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4:58 am PST, Nov 1,Susan Fischbach, Indiana
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1:21 pm PDT, Oct 5,Rebecca Quesenberry, Indiana
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1:18 pm PDT, Oct 5,Thelma Quesenberry, Indiana
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1:14 pm PDT, Oct 5,Nicole Fretz, Indiana
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12:31 pm PDT, Sep 10,Cindy Williams, Indiana
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4:56 pm PDT, Aug 17,GLENN BROWN, Nebraska
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3:53 pm PDT, Aug 13,Laura Johnston, Indiana
I do not want this to happen to another child/family again. We need the Child Access Prevention (CAP) laws passed. How would you feel if this happened to one of your children, or a friend.
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8:11 pm PDT, Aug 6,Regina Fretz, Indiana
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2:47 pm PDT, Aug 6,Sandra Boberg, Indiana
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3:18 am PDT, Aug 6,Steve Klein, Virginia
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9:41 pm PDT, Aug 5,Name not displayed, Indiana
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8:29 pm PDT, Aug 5,Mary Kline, Indiana
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8:19 pm PDT, Aug 5,Marsha Stiles, Indiana
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7:10 pm PDT, Aug 5,Alison Hundt, Indiana
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4:59 pm PDT, Aug 5,Tammy Hundt, Indiana
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