Journal of epidemiology and community health
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J Epidemiol Community Health · Oct 2004
ReviewSafer storage of firearms at home and risk of suicide: a study of protective factors in a nationally representative sample.
To estimate the protective effect of storing firearms locked or unloaded, or both, on the risk of suicide by firearms among people with relatively low intention to die. ⋯ This study further supports the utility of devices and practices intended to reduce the likelihood of unauthorised or impulsive use of firearms.