Authors
Ali Rowhani-Rahbar, M Alex Bellenger, Lauren Gibb, Heather Chesnut, Madison Lowry-Schiller, Emma Gause, Miriam J Haviland, Frederick P Rivara
Publication date
2020/9/1
Journal
Annals of internal medicine
Volume
173
Issue
5
Pages
342-349
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Description
Background
In the United States, 74% of homicides and 51% of suicides involve firearms. Using extreme risk protection order (ERPO) laws, petitioners can request restricting firearm access for individuals (known as “respondents”) who pose a risk to themselves or others.
Objective
To characterize respondents and circumstances of ERPOs.
Design
Descriptive study.
Setting
State of Washington.
Participants
All ERPO respondents during 8 December 2016 to 10 May 2019.
Measurements
Reason for filing the ERPO; characteristics of respondents; respondent's reported history of domestic violence perpetration, mental illness, substance misuse, and suicide ideation or attempt; number and type of firearms removed; and ERPO petition outcome …
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