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Recent firing range suicides in South Australia
Amy E Austin1, Corinna van den Heuvel, Karen Heath
1Discipline of Anatomy and Pathology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia.
Journal of Forensic Sciences
|April 5, 2012
Summary
Indoor firearm ranges can be sites for successful suicide attempts, even under supervision. These incidents highlight potential risks associated with firearm access at ranges.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Pathology
- Public Health
- Suicidology
Background:
- Indoor firearm ranges are recreational facilities where individuals engage in shooting sports.
- Previous research has explored firearm access and suicide risk, but specific risks at ranges are less understood.
Observation:
- Two fatalities occurred at indoor firearm ranges in South Australia due to self-inflicted gunshot wounds to the head.
- Case 1 involved a 54-year-old man using a .357 magnum handgun.
- Case 2 involved a 23-year-old woman using a 9 mm handgun during instruction.
Findings:
- Both deaths resulted from single, self-inflicted gunshot wounds to the head, causing cerebral laceration and skull fracture.
- Suicides were successfully carried out at the ranges despite direct supervision during the incidents.
- The findings suggest that individuals may utilize ranges to access firearms for suicide attempts.
Implications:
- Indoor firearm ranges may inadvertently provide access to firearms for individuals intending suicide.
- Strict firearm legislation jurisdictions might see clubs becoming unintended access points for suicide.
- Further investigation into range safety protocols and mental health interventions is warranted to mitigate suicide risk.
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