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June 1986 PMID 3713749

Protection or peril? An analysis of firearm-related deaths in the home.

A L Kellermann, D T Reay

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27
Peak: 1 in Jan 2019
across 5 sources since Jan 2019

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Jan 2019 – Mar 2024

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collection reflects a cautious tone, with discussions emphasizing the risks of firearm-related deaths in the home, such as accidental and domestic violence cases, exemplified by statements about gun usage for suicide and accidents. Words like 'most likely' and phrases about safety and well-being shape a tone that questions the safety of keeping guns at home, contributing to a moderate agreement and interest level.

AgreementLow agreement

Most discussions highlight concerns about the risks associated with firearm presence in homes, showing some disagreement with the idea that guns are primarily for protection.

InterestModerate interest

The posts reveal moderate interest, with some engaging in statistical arguments and others expressing personal safety concerns.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include personal opinions and references to safety issues, indicating mild but not deeply analytical engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

The responses suggest some awareness of the safety debate but do not demonstrate a significant shift in opinions or policy influence.

Abstract in brief

  • The study of firearm-related deaths in King County from 1978-1983 found that out of 743 total gunshot deaths, 54% occurred in the home where the firearm was kept, with most involving handguns.
  • The majority of these deaths were accidental (46%), followed by criminal homicides (18%) and suicides (37%), with very few involving intruders during attempted entry.
  • Given the data, the practice of keeping firearms in homes for protection should be reconsidered due to the high risk of accidental deaths and other unintended harm.]
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Mike Schinkel
@mikeschinkel · X

@miles_gillette @rlb0448 @realDonaldTrump @scrowder So I guess what you are saying is just because I am not paranoid it does not mean they are not after me? If you care about safety & well being of my family you should want to rid your home of guns: https://t.co/hOT5dplPWW

Jan 11, 2019 · 5,066 followers View post →
Alex Z
@AZinCLE · X

@maxrenke @RightWingCope Technically it's true for the average gun owner. A gun in the home is most likely to be used for (in decreasing order) suicide, domestic violence, accidental death, and lastly self-defense homicide. https://t.co/hZ99i2Vy0P

May 26, 2021 · 836 followers View post →

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Pierre Vak
@piervak · X

@ArakasiAcoma @JohnDupontIDE @benderbreizh https://t.co/W24FPlvNWO https://t.co/hTwFvpOF4z https://t.co/dlaiQyd88S https://t.co/UhG9IZlEFS

Mar 8, 2024 · 737 followers View post →
Alex Z
@AZinCLE · X

@maxrenke @RightWingCope Technically it's true for the average gun owner. A gun in the home is most likely to be used for (in decreasing order) suicide, domestic violence, accidental death, and lastly self-defense homicide. https://t.co/hZ99i2Vy0P

May 26, 2021 · 836 followers View post →
Mike Schinkel
@mikeschinkel · X

@miles_gillette @rlb0448 @realDonaldTrump @scrowder So I guess what you are saying is just because I am not paranoid it does not mean they are not after me? If you care about safety & well being of my family you should want to rid your home of guns: https://t.co/hOT5dplPWW

Jan 11, 2019 · 5,066 followers View post →