Thursday, April 07, 2005

Firearm Storage Patterns in US Homes With Children

"This study determined the prevalence and storage patterns of firearms in US homes with children. Methods: We analyzed data from the 1994 National Health Interview Survey and Year 2000 objectives supplement. A multistage sample design was used to represent the civilian noninstitutionalized US population. Results: Respondents from 35% of the homes with children younger than 18 years (representing more than 22 million children in more than 11 million homes) reported having at least 1 firearm. Among homes with children and firearms, 43% had at least 1 unlocked firearm...." Source: RAND Corporation

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