Personal protection is a frequently cited reason for firearm ownership. However, access to firearms in the home has been associated with an increased risk of death from suicide and homicide among household members. In 1986, Kellermann and Reay reviewed all the gunshot...
Firearm storage method is a potentially modifiable risk factor for suicide. Using data from a large, multi-state survey, we sought to determine whether there is an association between mental health and household firearm storage practices, and characterize that...