Context Physicians have been encouraged to counsel families about risks associated with gun ownership, but the effectiveness of physician counseling regarding gun safety is unknown. Objective To determine the effectiveness of gun safety counseling during...
Objective To estimate the prevalence of gun ownership and methods of gun storage in homes of pediatric patients before and after an educational intervention. Design Before and after trial. Setting Hospital based, inner city, pediatric primary care practice....
Context Homicide is a leading cause of death in Colombia, with much of the fatal interpersonal violence concentrated in the country’s largest cities. Firearms are involved in as much as 80% of homicides in Colombia. Objective To evaluate the effect of an...
Context Since 1989, several states have passed laws that make gun owners criminally liable if someone is injured because a child gains unsupervised access to a gun. These laws are controversial, and their effect on firearm-related injuries is unknown. Objective To...
Objective To determine if any of five different state gun laws were associated with firearm mortality: (1) “shall issue” laws permitting an individual to carry a concealed weapon unless restricted by another statute; (2) a minimum age of 21 years for...
