by admin | Feb 3, 2020
In the United States, more than 17 million people aged 65 years or older own a firearm. They have the highest rate of suicide by a firearm, and recent data suggest that a disproportionate number apply to carry a concealed weapon. At least one new handgun has been...
by admin | Feb 3, 2020
Guns figure prominently in the homicide of women by an intimate partner. Less is known, however, about their non-fatal use against an intimate partner. Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched eight electronic databases and identified 10 original research articles...
by admin | Feb 3, 2020
Age at first marriage has risen substantially and birth rates are at a record low; people are spending more time in relationships that, by comparison, have fewer emotional, financial, and legal commitments. Little research has examined intimate partner violence (IPV)...
by admin | Feb 3, 2020
Objective: To examine firearm dealer willingness to sell when a handgun is being purchased for another person. US law requires a background check of the purchaser but not the end user of a firearm. Subjects and methods: A total of 120 handgun dealers (six from each of...
by admin | Feb 3, 2020
Objectives—The purpose of this investigation was to identify population groups at highest risk of using a firearm in a fatal incident. Setting—Los Angeles County (California, USA). Methods—Data were gathered from vital statistics reports and law enforcement records on...
