Suicide and Guns

Of the 39,000 annual gun deaths in the U.S., 27% are from mass shootings and 60% are from suicide. States with more stringent gun legislation have lower suicide rates than those with more lenient laws. (Palmer, C. Can making suicide more difficult save lives? Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 49(10), 88-91) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com