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Firearm ownership for protection in the USA, 2023: results from a nationally representative survey

by Admin2 | Aug 28, 2026

Objective This study aims to characterise the motivations of firearm owners and examine whether firearm ownership motivations and carriage varied by state stand your ground law status. Methods Using a nationally representative survey of US adults in 2023, we asked...

Understanding Female Veterans’ Experiences and Perspectives of Firearms

by Admin2 | Aug 27, 2026

Objectives Although firearms are the leading suicide means among female veterans, firearm research in this population remains limited. This study explored female veterans’ firearm-related experiences and perspectives. Method Sixteen cisgender female veterans...

The Role of Firearms in Intimate Partner Violence: Policy and Research Considerations

by Admin2 | Jul 31, 2026

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major threat to women’s safety and well-being worldwide. Firearms heighten this threat by increasing the morbidity and mortality of IPV. This paper focuses on the United States, a nation with high rates of IPV alongside high...

Do Gun Policies Really Protect Women? A Cross-National Test of the Relationship between Gun Regulations and Female Homicide Victimization

by Admin2 | Jul 31, 2026

Globally, firearms are the most frequent means of committing homicide and young males are most likely to be victimized with guns. However, females’ risk of lethal gun violence rises significantly within the context of intimate partner and family violence. Some...

Is Having a Gun for Safety Associated with Feeling Safer, Safety Planning, and More Assertive Responses to Conflict Among Women with Interpersonal Victimization Experiences?

by Admin2 | Jul 31, 2026

Some violence victims are advised to obtain a gun for safety, while others are discouraged from obtaining a gun. This study compared women with interpersonal victimization experiences who did (n = 107) and who did not (n = 372) own a gun on their worry about...
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