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Table 2 Current use of and preferences for firearm locking devices among caregivers in the pediatric emergency department

From: Understanding caregiver preferences for firearm locking devices in a pediatric emergency department

Firearmlocking device

Device currently being used,

N (%)

N = 139

Device caregiver would consider using, N (%)

N = 139

Most preferred device if provided for free, N (%)

N = 139

Cable gun lock

28 (20)

43 (31)

24 (17)

In-vehicle lock

6 (4)

42 (30)

25 (18)

Trigger lock

17 (12)

43 (31)

23 (17)

Lock box

40 (29)

64 (46)

38 (27)

Gun safe or vault

56 (40)

77 (55)

73 (53)

Gun cabinet

12 (9)

40 (29)

29 (21)

No device

12 (9)

11 (8)

5 (4)