Creation of online maps for voluntary out-of-home firearm storage: Experiences and opportunities

Online maps showing locations for voluntary, temporary firearm storage are a novel approach in suicide and injury prevention. A study team from two states with maps (Colorado and Washington) interviewed leaders from six additional states with maps and six without. Key considerations for map creation...

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Main Authors: Marian E. Betz, Leslie M. Barnard, Christopher E. Knoepke, Frederick P. Rivara, Ali Rowhani-Rahbar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-04-01
Series:Preventive Medicine Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221133552300058X
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Summary:Online maps showing locations for voluntary, temporary firearm storage are a novel approach in suicide and injury prevention. A study team from two states with maps (Colorado and Washington) interviewed leaders from six additional states with maps and six without. Key considerations for map creation were: trust and partnerships; legal issues; funding; and map maintenance. Addressing these considerations – through stronger networks, liability protection, or sustainable programming – may enhance dissemination and use of out-of-home firearm storage options.
ISSN:2211-3355