WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - South-central Kansas authorities are expressing concerns about accidental shootings.
Wichita police Lt. James Espinoza says there have been seven accidental shootings in the city through April 20. The Wichita Eagle (https://bit.ly/1DpLKAw) reports that in the past couple weeks alone, a 32-year-old woman died in her home. Her husband told police he was removing his gun from its holster when it discharged. Also killed was a 28-year-old man who accidentally shot himself in the thigh.
Wichita police Capt. Jeff Weible said the department encourages people to “practice good firearm safety.”
As of July 1, no training will be required for someone choosing to carry a concealed weapon, to holster a hidden gun or carry one in a purse or backpack. But Sedgwick County sheriff’s Lt. Lin Dehning says training remains worthwhile.
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Information from: The Wichita (Kan.) Eagle, https://www.kansas.com
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