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Firearm Type and Number: Examining Differences among Firearm Owning Suicide Decedents
Summary
Among firearm owners who died by suicide, handgun ownership was linked to firearm suicide. The total number of firearms owned showed an inverse association with firearm suicide method.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Forensic Science
Background:
- Firearm ownership is a significant factor in suicide.
- Understanding the characteristics of firearm-owning suicide decedents is crucial for prevention efforts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between firearm type/quantity and suicide method among firearm owners.
- To differentiate firearm owners who die by suicide using a firearm versus other methods.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from a larger online study on suicide decedents.
- Inclusion of firearm owners (n=121) with demographic data (male, white).
- Examination of firearm ownership type (handgun, shotgun) and number in relation to suicide method.
Main Results:
- Handgun ownership was significantly associated with suicide by firearm.
- The number of firearms owned was inversely associated with firearm suicide.
- Shotgun owners had a higher average number of firearms than handgun owners.
Conclusions:
- Handgun ownership, not shotgun ownership, is linked to firearm suicide.
- The inverse association between firearm quantity and firearm suicide requires cautious interpretation.
- Findings offer insights into factors differentiating firearm suicide methods among owners.
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