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Study Uncovers Misconceptions About Home Firearm Safety

A recent study by the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers University reveals that a significant majority of adults, 62.3%, believe firearms in the home provide protection against intrusions, while only 36.3% recognize the increased suicide risk associated with keeping guns at home. This disparity calls into question the perceptions driving firearm ownership and highlights a concerning trend that aligns with political conspiratorial beliefs, suggesting misinformation impacts public understanding of firearm safety.

Despite the perceived protection offered by firearms, the study found that many individuals acknowledge the associated dangers; 37.5% of those who rated firearms as “extremely helpful” for self-defense also understood the heightened suicide risk. Lead author Michael Anestis stresses the importance of addressing the “information imbalance” that leads to these misconceptions, advocating for better public education on the true risks and benefits of firearm ownership.

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