Perception of firearm suicide in rural Pa. differs from reality, study finds

Study: Suicide a silent scourge in rural Pennsylvania

Firearm suicides affect 1 in 4 rural Pennsylvanians, but far fewer broach the subject in public, according to a violence prevention advocacy group pushing to address the “why” and end the silence.

Gun Injuries of All Kinds Go Up During Hunting Season

About half of Americans have a gun in the home, and hunting is a major reason why. When hunting season rolls around each fall, guns suddenly become more visible: hunters take firearms out of storage, clean and maintain them, and go to the store to purchase more guns and ammunition. As researchers, we wondered if this has any effect on gun injuries: not just during hunting, but overall. To our surprise, it did—in a big way. [time-brightcove not-…

Perception of firearm suicide in rural Pa. differs from reality, study finds

For decades, firearm suicides have surged across rural Pennsylvania at rates that far outpace the state's average. Rural counties experience those suicides...

Start of US hunting season linked to increased firearm incidents, including violent crimes and suicide

The start of deer hunting season in the US—when firearms and ammunition are more available in certain states—is associated with increases in both hunting and non-hunting-related firearm incidents, including violent crime and suicide, finds a study published by The BMJ.