Firearm Safety Facts (continued)
- Children as young as 3 are strong enough to pull the trigger on a firearm. Gunshot injuries are the leading cause of death for children and teens.
- People who have firearms in their home have a 3 times higher risk of suicide compared to people without a firearm in the home.
- Suicide can be difficult to predict, and just having a firearm in the home increases you and your family’s risk of suicide.