The Views of Police Officers Toward Gun Legislation and Public Health Policies Driven by Firearm Safety Concerns.

Abstract in brief

• The article explains that gun violence is a leading cause of early death in the U.S., and a public health approach, including laws and policies, could help reduce it.
• Police officers' attitudes toward gun laws are mixed; they tend to support regulations that restrict guns for people with criminal or mental health issues and favor armed, trained citizens, but generally oppose bans on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines.
• Officers who work in areas with recent active shooter incidents tend to be more supportive of gun legislation overall, especially if they are concerned about officer safety related to firearms.]