Why some shooting survivors don’t seek mental health help
Stigma and fear may keep shooting survivors from seeking mental health services, according to new research.
Why some shooting survivors don’t seek mental health help
Stigma and fear may keep shooting survivors from seeking mental health services, according to new research.
Youth in rural US who drink are more likely to carry a handgun
In the rural US, youth who drink heavily are 43% more likely to carry a handgun in the following year, research finds.
Analysis finds bias in shell casings as forensic evidence
“Firearms experts are failing to report evidence that’s favorable to the defense, and it has to be addressed and corrected.”
Majority of firearm owners with teens store guns unsafely
More than two-thirds of gun owners with teenagers at home store at least one gun unlocked and/or loaded, researchers find.
Survey: Pandemic gun buyers have more self-harm risk, extreme beliefs
Survey results indicate that pandemic gun buyers differ in mental health risks and extreme beliefs from people who own no guns.
Concealed gun licenses and homicides rise in tandem
“…more concealed carry permits issued in a given county are linked to a greater number of homicides in that county the following year.”
Concealed gun licenses and homicides rise in tandem
“…more concealed carry permits issued in a given county are linked to a greater number of homicides in that county the following year.”
Mass shooters seeking fame aim for ‘surprise’
Mass shooters pursuing fame often plan their attacks as “surprises,” a study shows. This tendency makes them uniquely challenging to prevent.
Most child victims of gun violence are bystanders
Most child shooting victims are shot outdoors for unknown reasons and are likely not the intended target, a new study shows.