The Association Between Gun Ownership and Statewide Overall Suicide Rates

Overview of attention for article published in Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior, March 2017

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Phys.org, 16 Aug 2026

A brief chat about firearm safety can sharply increase willingness among gun owners to consider temporarily storing their…

Brief Firearm Safety Talks Boost Offsite Gun Storage

Mirage News, 14 Aug 2026

A brief chat about firearm safety can sharply increase the willingness among gun owners to consider temporarily storing their…

How a brief conversation about firearm safety can increase openness to storing guns outside of the home

EurekAlert!, 14 Aug 2026

A brief chat about firearm safety can sharply increase the willingness among gun owners to consider temporarily storing their…

Many Adults Report Inaccurate Beliefs About Risks and Benefits of Home Firearm Access

Newsgram, 08 Feb 2025

Home Firearm Access: About 40% of households in the United States report firearm access and the majority of firearm owners…

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