CONSUMER REPORTS: Gun Accidents Down As Other Home Accidents Rise. “Contrary to what you might expect from all the news about gun violence, accidental deaths from guns in the home are relatively uncommon, and have actually gone down slightly in recent years, according to a new study. But other deadly accidents at home, including poisonings, falls, and burns, are far more common, and on the rise.” Maybe the Eddie Eagle program should also cover ladders.