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  • Military Health
  • Public Health
  • Firearm Safety

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  • Firearm suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. military.
  • Access to personal firearms increases the risk of firearm-related injuries and death.
  • This study examines perceived firearm risks among military personnel and civilians with firearms at home.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze perceived risks associated with firearm access and storage.
  • To investigate firearm-related risk factors including suicide, interpersonal violence, and unintentional shootings.
  • To inform messaging strategies for military personnel regarding firearm safety.

Main Methods:

  • Anonymous online survey conducted at a U.S. military installation.
  • Logistic regression models used to analyze firearm-related risk factors.
  • Data collected from active-duty service members and embedded civilians with firearms.

Main Results:

  • 50.5% of participants reported having at least one firearm at home.
  • Respondents with firearms at home perceived lower risks of suicide, violence, and unintentional shootings compared to those without.
  • Adjusted analyses showed significantly lower odds of perceiving risks among firearm owners.

Conclusions:

  • Findings highlight a need for improved communication about firearm risks in military settings.
  • Opportunities exist to strengthen messaging on acknowledging risks and promoting secure firearm storage.
  • Interventions should focus on educating service members about the dangers of firearms in the home.