DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Families in the Quad Cities are talking more about firearm safety after a teen in East Moline was killed when the gun he was handling discharged.

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While the investigation continues, local experts say the focus now should be on prevention at home. National research shows nearly every day in the U.S., a child accidentally fires a gun. Many of these tragedies involve kids under six.

Jeanelle Westrom, owner of Davenport Guns & Shooting Club, says simple steps can protect families.

“Firearm locks, safes, even simple cable locks, these are low-cost ways to prevent a tragedy,” Westrom said.

She also stresses that storage is only part of the solution.

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