Clinical Firearm Injury Prevention

What are ‘red flag’ laws and how can they prevent gun violence?

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How ordinary people can use gun violence restraining orders if someone is at risk of harming themselves and others

“Red flag laws are a tool law enforcement and others can use when somebody is clearly at high risk of doing something with a firearm, but they can't be arrested because no crime has been committed and they don't appear to need a mental health hold or qualify for one,” Amy Barnhorst said. Read the article in UC Davis Health News

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Free course to help health care providers reduce gun violence

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BulletPoints Project training shows how to identify at-risk patients and provides tools for talking about firearm safety

The BulletPoints Project at UC Davis Health has launched a free online continuing education course to help physicians and other health care providers reduce gun violence. Although it is geared for clinicians, anyone can sign up. The course, Preventing Firearm Injury: What Clinicians Can Do, takes about an hour. Read the article in UC Davis Health News.

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Extreme risk protection orders to prevent mass shootings: What does the research show?

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ERPOs are a meaningful tool in prevention

Mass shootings are a source of shared anguish and outrage among Americans and are becoming more frequent. Extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), also known as gun violence restraining orders or “red flag” laws, are designed to help prevent these shootings. Our experts note that:

  • Mass shooters frequently share their plans, creating opportunities to intervene
  • ERPOs are temporary, tailored interventions focused on high-risk individuals
  • Research indicates ERPOs can prevent both mass shootings and suicides
  • ERPOs are widely supported by the general public, including most gun owners
  • Resources are needed to improve training and implementation related to ERPOs
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Read the article in UC Davis Health News

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