Jennifer Paruk

Sep 9, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | Jennifer Paruk |Michael D. Anestis |Daniel C. Semenza

Parental Engagement With Children Around Firearms and Unsecure Storage Firearm-related injuries are the leading cause of death for US children and adolescents.1 Parents’ secure storage of their firearms (unlocked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition) is associated with a decreased risk of firearm injuries in children and adolescents (hereafter, children).2 However, in focus groups, firearm-owning parents have said that (1) demonstrating responsible gun use in front of their children and...