Objectives To examine the prevalence of household firearms and firearm-storage practices in the 50 states and the District of Columbia and estimate the number of children exposed to unsafe storage practices. Methods We analyzed data from the 2002 cross-sectional...
Background Because the presence and improper storage of household firearms are risk factors for injury, it is important to understand the prevalence of ownership and storage practices within households to help guide intervention development. This systematic review of...
This study examined relationships between variation in child and adolescent firearm mortality by state and the following variables: childhood poverty rate, percent single parent families, percent population that is African American, percent population that is...
Background Law enforcement officers play an important role in promoting firearm safety. This study examined their firearm-related attitudes and practices. Methods We conducted an anonymous, self-administered survey of law enforcement officers in an agency in the South...
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...
