Guilford’s Songs Pitch “Ethan’s Law” To Millions On National TV

GUILFORD, CT - On the same day that they stood with legislators as a nationwide version of “Ethan’s Law” was introduced in Congress, Mike and Kristin Song told the tragic story of their son’s death to millions across the country on CBS Evening News.

"The one thing you don't get back is peace," Kristin Song, told the CBS interviewer, when she was asked about the loss of her son.

Mike Song added on CBS that he understands supporters of the Second Amendment.

"I respect people's rights and I know my son is dead now and I don't want that to happen to anyone else's son, said Mike Song, adding that all he and his wife are pushing for is common sense safe storage laws - both in Connecticut and across the country.

Ethan’s Law” — which would require all firearms, loaded and unloaded, to be safely stored in homes occupied by minors under 18 years of age — has easily passed the Connecticut House and the Connecticut Senate is expected to take up - and vote on the bill this coming Thursday.

If the Senate passes the bill it goes to Gov. Ned Lamont - who has already promised to sign it the minute it hits his desk.

But the Guilford parents of the teen who died tragically from an accidental gun shot aren’t stopping there. Tuesday, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro introduced a national “Ethan’s Law” bill to fellow legislators across the country.

Ethan Song, of Guilford, died of a self-inflicted gunshot. The 15-year-old accidentally shot himself in the head in January 2018, the Waterbury state’s attorney’s office said after concluding its investigation.

A juvenile friend of Ethan’s was charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death.

Connecticut’s current safe storage law only requires that loaded firearms be properly stored “if a minor is likely to gain access to the firearm without the permission of the parent or guardian of the minor.”

Kristin and Mike Song have become nationally known advocates for stronger gun storage laws since the death of their son.