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State Gun Laws and County-Level Firearm-Related Suicide Rates

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key takeaway: "5 laws were associated with lower firearm-related suicide rates; these laws (1) allow law enforcement to petition a court for extreme risk protection orders; (2) require a minimum age of 21 years for handgun purchase; (3) prohibit firearm purchase by individuals convicted of a violent misdemeanor; (4) require a permit for handgun purchase; and (5) promote the prevention of child access to firearms."

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