Gun ownership tied to elevated lead levels in kids

"Firearm use is a relatively unchecked source of childhood exposure to lead. There's currently no way to stop the exposure from happening..."

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
March 5, 2024 ~6 min

Why some shooting survivors don’t seek mental health help

Stigma and fear may keep shooting survivors from seeking mental health services, according to new research.

Leslie Wells-Indiana U. • futurity
Nov. 13, 2023 ~3 min


Youth in rural US who drink are more likely to carry a handgun

In the rural US, youth who drink heavily are 43% more likely to carry a handgun in the following year, research finds.

Angela Sams-Washington State • futurity
Oct. 12, 2023 ~6 min

Analysis finds bias in shell casings as forensic evidence

“Firearms experts are failing to report evidence that’s favorable to the defense, and it has to be addressed and corrected.”

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
Oct. 3, 2023 ~6 min

Majority of firearm owners with teens store guns unsafely

More than two-thirds of gun owners with teenagers at home store at least one gun unlocked and/or loaded, researchers find.

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
Sept. 18, 2023 ~5 min

Survey: Pandemic gun buyers have more self-harm risk, extreme beliefs

Survey results indicate that pandemic gun buyers differ in mental health risks and extreme beliefs from people who own no guns.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
Sept. 15, 2023 ~9 min

Concealed gun licenses and homicides rise in tandem

"...more concealed carry permits issued in a given county are linked to a greater number of homicides in that county the following year."

Patrice Harley-Rutgers • futurity
Aug. 10, 2023 ~4 min

Mass shooters seeking fame aim for ‘surprise’

Mass shooters pursuing fame often plan their attacks as "surprises," a study shows. This tendency makes them uniquely challenging to prevent.

Leah Schmerl-NYU • futurity
May 9, 2023 ~6 min


Most child victims of gun violence are bystanders

Most child shooting victims are shot outdoors for unknown reasons and are likely not the intended target, a new study shows.

Eric Slusher-U. Missouri • futurity
May 2, 2023 ~4 min

Racial gaps in gun violence against kids increased during COVID

Black children were 100x more likely than white children to experience firearm assault injuries in the first 21 months of the COVID pandemic.

Jillian McKoy-Boston U. • futurity
March 14, 2023 ~6 min

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