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Gun Safety Study Reveals Risks for Teenagers

Updated 2026-05-12 21:35 UTC 1 source Negative

A new study published in JAMA Network Open found that about 7 million children live in homes with loaded and unlocked guns, increasing suicide risk among teenagers. The findings highlight the ongoing debate over gun safety measures.

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The new study in JAMA Network Open also finds that more parents leave their guns loaded and unlocked when they have teenagers, despite the fact that suicide risk goes up for this age group.
2026-05-12 21:18 UTC
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