A Michigan man whose 2-year-old daughter shot herself in the head with his revolver last week pleaded not guilty after becoming the first person charged under the state’s new law requiring safe storage of guns.

Michael Tolbert, 44, of Flint, was arraigned Monday on nine felony charges including single counts of first-degree child abuse and violation of Michigan’s gun storage law, said John Potbury, Genesee County’s deputy chief assistant prosecuting attorney.

Tolbert’s daughter remained hospitalized Wednesday in critical condition from the Feb. 14 shooting, Potbury said. The youngster shot herself the day after Michigan’s new safe storage gun law took effect.

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    9 months ago

    A car can be used to maim and kill. But its main use is transport. Try again.

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      9 months ago

      So, no disinfectants (chemicals intended to kill, just really small things) either?

      How about pets? A cat’s teeth and claws were designed to kill, as are a dog’s fangs …err canines