The truth about suicide & guns

2015

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Report
Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence
Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence

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http://www.bradycampaign.org/sites/default/files/TruthAboutSuicideGuns.pdf

This report includes a synthesis of data and research from the CDC, academic journals, and a variety of other sources concerning firearms and suicide. It provides a brief overview, followed by an examination of the relationship between firearm availability and suicide, a look at lethal means reduction as a strategy for suicide prevention, and finally, a discussion of several opportunities for prevention and promising practices.