21.   Opponents contend the law will lead to an increase in violence, more accidental shootings and vigilante justice.

22.   Opponents say it would increase the number of accidental shootings and cause minor arguments to escalate into gunplay.

23.   Ready access to handguns has led to accidental shootings of children by other children.

24.   Some cities reported only homicides, while others included suicides and accidental shootings.

25.   Supporters of licensing say it could help reduce gun crimes and accidental shootings in several ways.

26.   The decision to provide heavy reinforcements to Hartford was a direct result of widespread anger over the accidental shooting of Takira Gaston by a drug dealer.

27.   The drop in gun-related murders accounted for most of the decline, but accidental shootings were also down.

28.   The most recent tragedy came in late April, when seventh-grader Alison Barkley was killed in an accidental shooting.

29.   The Springfield, Mass., company said last week that all its handguns would be shipped with safety locks beginning immediately to reduce accidental shootings.

30.   These statistics, as well as accidental shootings involving children who find hidden guns, give the housing authorities strong legal standing to sue, Reed asserted.