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Originally Posted by rwoman
No link for that specifically. This is what my three brothers-in-law (all cops) told me as did my self defense course instructor.
However, several studies do show that gun ownership does increase your risk:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Kellermann
I am thinking about that taser though. A low voltage might make it an useful parenting and spouse control tool as well... |
Those stats don't appear to support any conclusion other than perhaps that firearm owners tend to use their own firearms when they choose to commit suicide.