Objective Safe storage of firearms has been recommended as a means of preventing gun-related pediatric injuries, yet few interventions have led to significant improvements in storage practices. This study examined a multifaceted community education campaign to promote...
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...
Community involvement in local firearms policy is advocated to be an important component of efforts to curtail violence. This report describes the first evaluation of one such effort, a gun buy-back program conducted in Seattle, WA, during the fall of 1992. The...
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...
