In American homes, firearms occupy a space shaped as much by fear and love as by law or policy. A national survey of U.S. firearm owners reveals that while a majority use some form of secure storage, more than half intend to keep at least one weapon unlocked indefinitely — not out of carelessness, but out of a deeply held belief in the need for immediate access. What the research also uncovers, however, is that the same people who resist universal mandates are profoundly moved by the particular: a child in the home, a family member in crisis. The path toward safer storage, it seems, runs not t
Study reveals firearm storage gaps, identifies child safety as key motivator
Firearm-related injury and suicide remain major public health concerns in the United States, with safe storage identified as a risk-reduction strategy.