Source: Gun Owners of VTDate: 2015
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Date: 8/30/2015Town: Ira
VT Resident?: YesLaw Abiding Citizen Prior to Incident: Yes
Event Type: Accidental DischargeFirearm Crime: Reckless Endangerment
Injury Type: Injury
Actual Gun Use: YesGun Actually Fired: Yes
Domestic Violence: NoSuicide: NO
Details: 9-year-old, McKenzie Ezzo, was hospitalized after her father accidentally shot her in the stomach while clearing his .22-caliber handgun.
Police said the father, Randy Babcock, was clearing the gun.
The accident happened at a campsite in a wooded area off of Route 4 in Ira.
While accidents are rare, this incident enphasizes how important firearm safety is.
ALWAYS point firearms in a SAFE DIRECTION when handling them!
ALWAYS keep your finger OFF the trigger and OUT of the trigger guard unless you are actually intending to fire the gun!
NO law will prevent crime. No law will stop criminals from getting guns. Gun Control only effects the law-abiding citizen and the politicians know it.

News Articles
Source 1: Police: Girl, 9, shot in stomach by dad clearing handgun
Source 2: McKenzie Ezzo is recovering after surgery
Source 3: 8/31/15: Girl, 9, accidentally shot in stomach by father in Vermont
McKenzie Ezzo recovering after surgery
Source 4: 8/31/15: Dad shoots daughter in stomach while cleaning gun
Source 5: 8/31/15: Police: 9-year-old accidentally shot by father
Source 6: 10/24/15: Girl shot in stomach enjoying normal life

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