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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Hannah Schoenbaum

Kindergarteners could learn gun safety in school under a bill gaining momentum in Utah

Student Gun Safety Training Utah - (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Utah students in as early as kindergarten would be required to learn about firearm safety in the classroom under a bill that passed the state House with overwhelming support Friday.

The Republican-controlled chamber approved the measure in a 59-10 vote and sent it to the Senate, despite concerns from some gun violence prevention advocates that it places an unnecessary burden on children.

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