“Educating teens to prevent firearm injuries”
Key Peninsula News
August 27, 2025
by Gregory Engel
In our increasingly polarized country, political battles over “gun control” versus “gun rights” dominate public discourse, even as gun-related deaths continue to rise.
Maybe it’s time to rethink our focus on politics.
Firearm injuries are now the leading cause of death among high school students. Students need to be trained to recognize the warning signs and risk factors for firearm violence.
That’s why our team of health professionals … is actively providing this education to high school students across Washington.