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protect yourself rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

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[-] Liz@midwest.social 11 points 1 year ago

Let us preface this with the statement that I believe people sound generally have access to guns if they want them.

Access to guns absolutely increases your risk for suicide. The fundamental reason is that having a gun and ammo available to you makes suicide accessible and quick. The urge to kill yourself is spontaneous and short lived, small barriers can and do save lives.

I want to repeat something fundamental to this study. The reduced suicide rate caused by limiting access to guns was not compensated for by an increase when guns were reintroduced. Restricting gun access saved lives. Full stop.

Again, I like guns. I think you should have a gun if you want one, barring any obvious reasons you shouldn't have one. But, I'm not gonna ignore reality; guns increase your risk of suicide. Life is full of risk, I think this one is acceptable.

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