Michele M. Easter

Oct 18, 2023 | jamanetwork.com | Guangyu Tong |Michele M. Easter |Jeffrey Swanson |William Copeland

Key PointsQuestion  How do patterns of firearm access change from childhood to young adulthood, and how are violent experiences associated with either initiating or maintaining gun ownership or access? Findings  In this cohort study of 1260 participants in the Southeastern US, access to firearms declined from childhood to young adulthood. Most childhood violent experiences were not significantly associated with gun ownership in young adulthood.