in fact, even the firearms industry, including the national rifle association, and the national shooting sports foundation, agree that safe storage is a critical part of responsible gun ownership. the nra tells gun owners that, quote, strongboxes and security cases are impressive and give quick access to firearms in a defensive situation. the nsff tells gun owners to, quote, always make absolutely sure that firearms in your home are securely stored, out of the reach of children, and unauthorized persons. 90% of the guns used in un-inc. tensional shooting -- unintentional shooting deaths by children were left unlocked and loaded. the numbers are outrageous and depressing. but we can do something and we should do something, and that is why i am here today to urge that we pass a bill that ought to be common ground, bipartisan common ground and show that, in fact, democracy can work, we can pass measures that save lives, that should be bipartisan. there ought to be no republican v. democratic debate on this floor or anywhere else. it ought to be a matter of common sense and common agreement