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ArticleSuicide & life-threatening behavior2022

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

Marian E Betz, Lauren A Rooney, Leslie M Barnard, Bonnie J Siry-Bove, Sara Brandspigel, Megan McCarthy, Kate Simeon, Lauren Meador, Frederick P Rivara, Ali Rowhani-Rahbar and 1 more

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21 citing papers in PubMed.

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  11. Views of voluntary, temporary out-of-home firearm storage among individuals living in a firearm-owning home: results from a qualitative study in two states.Injury prevention : journal of the International Society for Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention · 2023
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11 authors.

Marian E BetzDepartment of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-1643-6565
Lauren A RooneyFirearm Injury Policy and Research Program, Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Leslie M BarnardDepartment of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
Bonnie J Siry-BoveDepartment of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
Sara BrandspigelInjury and Violence Prevention Center, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
Megan McCarthyDepartment of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
Kate SimeonDenver Health Emergency Medicine Residency, Denver Health and Hospital Authority, Denver, Colorado, USA.
Lauren MeadorDepartment of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
Frederick P RivaraFirearm Injury Policy and Research Program, Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Ali Rowhani-RahbarFirearm Injury Policy and Research Program, Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Christopher E KnoepkeDivision of Cardiology, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.

Funding

Online Storage Maps to Facilitate Voluntary Firearm Storage: Mixed Methods EvaluationR61MH125754 · NIMH · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER · PI BETZ, MARIAN ELIZABETH · 2020 to 2020
$1.2M
Decision Support for Older and Frail Patients Considering Advanced Cardiovascular Therapies: Improving Models of Personal Values ClarificationK23HL153892 · NHLBI · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER · PI KNOEPKE, CHRISTOPHER · 2020 to 2024
$824k
American Heart Association-American Stroke Association 18CDA34110026NHLBI NIH HHS K23 HL153892NHLBI NIH HHS K23HL153892NIMH NIH HHS R61 MH125754NIMH NIH HHS R61MH125754
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundReducing 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.

methodWe 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.

resultsAcross 100 interviews (October-May 2021), potential storage providers were supportive of voluntary storage programs, often reporting a desire to help their customers and community. However, potential storage suppliers cited civil liability, regulatory, and legal concerns associated with storing and/or returning firearms (to people who had previously expressed suicide risk). Stakeholders offered suggested strategies meant to address liability and increase storage accessibility.

conclusionsUnderstanding stakeholder views supports the development of acceptable, feasible programs for out-of-home firearm storage during times of suicide risk. Clarification of existing regulations or creation of new policies is necessary to address potential providers' concerns.

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FirearmsSuicide PreventionColoradoHumansQualitative Researchcommunity-based interventionslethal meansstakeholder engagementsuicide prevention

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PMID35224749
PMCPMC9378345

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