@article{ref1,
title="Voluntary, temporary, out-of-home firearm storage: a qualitative study of stakeholder views",
journal="Suicide and life-threatening behavior",
year="2022",
author="Betz, Marian E. and Rooney, Lauren A. and Barnard, Leslie M. and Siry-Bove, Bonnie J. and Brandspigel, Sara and McCarthy, Megan and Simeon, Kate and Meador, Lauren and Rivara, Frederick P. and Rowhani-Rahbar, Ali and Knoepke, Christopher E.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Reducing firearm access during times of risk is a key component of suicide prevention, including the person at risk voluntarily, temporarily storing firearms outside the home. However, this approach relies on the participation of storage providers (ranges/retailers and law enforcement agencies (LEAs)). Our objective was to describe stakeholders' views and experiences surrounding voluntary, temporary out-of-home firearm storage for suicide prevention. <br><br>METHOD: We conducted individual interviews with (1) firearm ranges/retailers; (2) LEAs (in Colorado or Washington State); and (3) state/national organizations involved in policy development or enactment; public health; or firearm rights. Transcripts were analyzed using a team-based mixed inductive-deductive approach. <br><br>RESULTS: Across 100 interviews (October-May 2021), potential storage providers were supportive of voluntary storage programs, often reporting a desire to help their customers and community. However, potential storage suppliers cited civil liability, regulatory, and legal concerns associated with storing and/or returning firearms (to people who had previously expressed suicide risk). Stakeholders offered suggested strategies meant to address liability and increase storage accessibility. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Understanding stakeholder views supports the development of acceptable, feasible programs for out-of-home firearm storage during times of suicide risk. Clarification of existing regulations or creation of new policies is necessary to address potential providers' concerns.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0363-0234",
doi="10.1111/sltb.12850",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/sltb.12850"
}