High school students in states requiring universal background checks on all prospective gun buyers are less likely to carry guns compared to students in states that require background checks only on sales through federally licensed dealers, a study shows
On average, 5.8% of nearly 180,000 students who responded to the National Youth Risk Behavior Survey reported carrying a gun during the study period. The study did not account for adolescents who were not enrolled in school.
Adolescents also obtain firearms from their own homes, purchased legally by adults who may not always secure the weapons.The study did not examine all possible reasons for students carrying guns, such as for school sports.Webster said the study is"a signal and a reminder" for pediatricians to talk to parents of youth about how unsafe gun storage can be risky for their teen.
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