Alabama Lawmaker's Family Drama: 6-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots Brother

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News (2 / 1) 27.03.2026 11:07 / Simo

Backlash and legal questions

Social media users criticized the lawmaker's gun storage and urged use of safes. Local attorney Mark McDaniel warned that civil lawsuits or criminal charges could follow if investigators find negligent storage, noting parents can be held responsible for failing to secure a firearm even if the child pulled the trigger.

Who is Rep. Yarbrough?

Yarbrough, serving his first term since 2022, is a vocal Second Amendment supporter. He previously sponsored the so-called "Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act," which would have penalized enforcement of red flag laws with a $50,000 civil fine; the measure failed in 2023 and again in 2025.