Voluntary, temporary, out-of-home firearm storage: A qualitative study of stakeholder views.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reducing firearm access during times of risk is a key component of suicide prevention, including the person at risk voluntarily, temporarily storing firearms outside the home. However, this approach relies on the participation of storage providers (ranges/retailers and law enforcement agencies (LEAs)). Our objective was to describe stakeholders' views and experiences surrounding voluntary, temporary out-of-home firearm storage for suicide prevention.

Method

We conducted individual interviews with (1) firearm ranges/retailers; (2) LEAs (in Colorado or Washington State); and (3) state/national organizations involved in policy development or enactment; public health; or firearm rights. Transcripts were analyzed using a team-based mixed inductive-deductive approach.

SUBMITTER: Betz ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9378345 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature