The resolution urges the Louisiana Department of Health to investigate the rates of injury and death caused by unintentional shootings and suicides among minor children in the state. It highlights the alarming statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, indicating that unintentional firearm injuries are a leading cause of death for children, with many incidents occurring in homes where firearms are not securely stored. The resolution points out that Louisiana has one of the highest rates of unintentional shootings by children in the U.S. and currently lacks a Child Access Prevention (CAP) law, which is designed to prevent minors from accessing firearms.

In addition to examining the prevalence of these incidents, the resolution calls for a study of the effectiveness of CAP laws in other states. It emphasizes the importance of secure firearm storage practices, noting that many firearm-related suicides among children involve guns that are loaded and unlocked. Based on their findings, the Louisiana Department of Health is requested to make recommendations for the development and implementation of a CAP law in Louisiana to help reduce the risks associated with firearm access by children.