State Gun Laws and Firearm Suicide Rates

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Authors

Eric W. Fleegler · Massachusetts General Hospital

Abstract

In this cross-sectional study analyzing data from 49 years and 50 states, permit-to-purchase requirements for handguns, waiting periods, and the requirement for a license for concealed carry were each independently and cumulatively associated with significantly lower firearm suicide rates.

Topics & Keywords

Gun Ownership and Violence Research Crime Patterns and Interventions Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equalityPeace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Network Open

Volume 9, Issue 4, pp. e263419-e263419

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.3419

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