Rural population survey of behavioral and demographic risk factors for loaded firearms

Author: Nordstrom, D. L. / Zwerling, C. / Stromquist, A. M. / Burmeister, L. F. / Merchant, J. A.
Publication: Inj Prev
Topics: Ownership
Keywords: Alcohol Household firearms Storage loaded rural
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986 adults in 3 types of rural households (farm, town, and non-farm, non-town) in Iowa were interviewed to assess the prevalence and storage of firearms. About 67% of respondents possessed firearms, with 85% of farm households and 61.1% of town households reporting firearms. 10.5% of farm households reported having a loaded gun compared to 5.5% of town households. Having taken a gun safety course or having a history of alcohol abuse more than doubled the chance that a household had a loaded gun. 986 adults in 3 types of rural households (farm, town, and non-farm, non-town) in Iowa were interviewed to assess the prevalence and storage of firearms. About 67% of respondents possessed firearms, with 85% of farm households and 61.1% of town households reporting firearms. 10.5% of farm households reported having a loaded gun compared to 5.5% of town households. Having taken a gun safety course or having a history of alcohol abuse more than doubled the chance that a household had a loaded gun.