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Firearm Injury Prevention

Background:

Firearm-related injuries (FRI) represent a significant public health concern in the U.S.
Permitless carry laws (PCL) remove the requirement for permits to carry firearms, potentially impacting firearm violence.
Understanding the association between PCL and FRI is crucial for public safety policy.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of Alabama's Permitless Carry Law (PCL) implementation on firearm-related injury (FRI) rates.
To compare FRI incidence before and after the enactment of PCL at a Level I trauma center.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of patients treated for FRI at a Level I trauma center from 2019 to 2023.
Collection and analysis of demographic data and clinical metrics.
Calculation and comparison of FRI rates in the pre-PCL and post-PCL periods.

Main Results:

Over a five-year period, 1630 of 14,226 trauma patients sustained FRI.
The overall FRI rate was 11.5 per 100 trauma assessments.
A statistically significant decrease in FRI rates was observed post-PCL (10.3) compared to pre-PCL (11.8), with P = .019.

Conclusions:

The implementation of Permitless Carry Laws in Alabama was not associated with an increase in firearm-related injuries at this Level I trauma center.
Further comprehensive research is warranted to fully ascertain the broader public health implications of PCL on firearm-related injuries.