Table 2 The relationship between state-level secure gun storage laws and the rate of unintentional shootings by children
From: Preventable tragedies: findings from the #NotAnAccident index of unintentional shootings by children
Storage law | Rate ratio (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|
No gun storage laws | [Ref] | [Ref] |
Law if gun owner intentionally or recklessly gives gun access to a child | 1.06 (0.85, 1.31) | 0.62 |
Law if child does access an unsecurely stored gun | 0.76 (0.61, 0.94) | 0.01 |
Law if child is likely to access an unsecurely stored gun | 0.59 (0.45, 0.78) | < .01 |
Law requiring secure storage when not in owner’s possession | 0.28 (0.15, 0.54) | < .01 |