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I am not anti-gun. I’m pro-knife. Consider the merits of the knife.
In the first place, you have to catch up with someone in order to stab him. A general substitution of knives for guns would promote physical fitness. We’d turn into a whole nation of great runners. Plus, knives don’t ricochet. And people are seldom killed while cleaning their knives.Molly Ivins (1944-2007) American writer, political columnist [Mary Tyler Ivins]
Essay (1993-03-09), “Get a Knife, Get a Dog, but Get Rid of Guns,” Creators Syndicate column, Fort Worth Star-TelegramMore about this quote: wist.info/ivins-molly/16945/
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #mollyivins #danger #guncontrol #gunsafety #guns #knife #knives #safety
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I am not anti-gun. I’m pro-knife. Consider the merits of the knife.
In the first place, you have to catch up with someone in order to stab him. A general substitution of knives for guns would promote physical fitness. We’d turn into a whole nation of great runners. Plus, knives don’t ricochet. And people are seldom killed while cleaning their knives.Molly Ivins (1944-2007) American writer, political columnist [Mary Tyler Ivins]
Essay (1993-03-09), “Get a Knife, Get a Dog, but Get Rid of Guns,” Creators Syndicate column, Fort Worth Star-TelegramMore about this quote: wist.info/ivins-molly/16945/
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #mollyivins #danger #guncontrol #gunsafety #guns #knife #knives #safety
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I am not anti-gun. I’m pro-knife. Consider the merits of the knife.
In the first place, you have to catch up with someone in order to stab him. A general substitution of knives for guns would promote physical fitness. We’d turn into a whole nation of great runners. Plus, knives don’t ricochet. And people are seldom killed while cleaning their knives.Molly Ivins (1944-2007) American writer, political columnist [Mary Tyler Ivins]
Essay (1993-03-09), “Get a Knife, Get a Dog, but Get Rid of Guns,” Creators Syndicate column, Fort Worth Star-TelegramMore about this quote: wist.info/ivins-molly/16945/
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #mollyivins #danger #guncontrol #gunsafety #guns #knife #knives #safety
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I am not anti-gun. I’m pro-knife. Consider the merits of the knife.
In the first place, you have to catch up with someone in order to stab him. A general substitution of knives for guns would promote physical fitness. We’d turn into a whole nation of great runners. Plus, knives don’t ricochet. And people are seldom killed while cleaning their knives.Molly Ivins (1944-2007) American writer, political columnist [Mary Tyler Ivins]
Essay (1993-03-09), “Get a Knife, Get a Dog, but Get Rid of Guns,” Creators Syndicate column, Fort Worth Star-TelegramMore about this quote: wist.info/ivins-molly/16945/
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #mollyivins #danger #guncontrol #gunsafety #guns #knife #knives #safety
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I am not anti-gun. I’m pro-knife. Consider the merits of the knife.
In the first place, you have to catch up with someone in order to stab him. A general substitution of knives for guns would promote physical fitness. We’d turn into a whole nation of great runners. Plus, knives don’t ricochet. And people are seldom killed while cleaning their knives.Molly Ivins (1944-2007) American writer, political columnist [Mary Tyler Ivins]
Essay (1993-03-09), “Get a Knife, Get a Dog, but Get Rid of Guns,” Creators Syndicate column, Fort Worth Star-TelegramMore about this quote: wist.info/ivins-molly/16945/
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #mollyivins #danger #guncontrol #gunsafety #guns #knife #knives #safety
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DATE: May 13, 2026 at 02:00PM
SOURCE: PSYPOST.ORG** Research quality varies widely from fantastic to small exploratory studies. Please check research methods when conclusions are very important to you. **
-------------------------------------------------TITLE: Millions of adults in the US have seriously considered shooting someone
URL: https://www.psypost.org/millions-of-adults-in-the-us-have-seriously-considered-shooting-someone/
Millions of adults in the United States have seriously considered shooting another person at some point in their lives, representing a massive and previously unmeasured group at risk of committing armed violence. By understanding the characteristics and behaviors of these individuals, public health experts hope to develop better strategies to stop injuries before they happen. These conclusions come from a national study published recently in the journal JAMA Network Open.
The researchers initiated this project to fill a gap in our current understanding of firearm violence. Medical and law enforcement records routinely track the aftermath of shootings, such as emergency room visits and homicides. In 2023 alone, hospitals recorded over 116,000 emergency department visits for gun-related assaults.
Before any physical harm occurs, an individual must first conceptualize the act of shooting someone else. Until now, public health officials have lacked clear data on how frequently the general public experiences these thoughts. Identifying the number of people who fall into this category provides a new metric for evaluating the risk of interpersonal violence across the country.
Brian Hicks, a psychologist and psychiatry professor at the University of Michigan Medical School, led the research team. Mark Ilgen, a researcher with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the University of Michigan, coauthored the paper. Together, they sought to characterize this hidden population and find potential opportunities for intervention.
Their work stems from a need to shift violence prevention away from reacting to tragedies and toward proactive safety measures. By catching a dangerous idea before it becomes a physical reality, communities might be able to save lives. This requires knowing who is having these thoughts, who they intend to target, and what steps they have already taken to prepare.
To gather this information, the researchers conducted a large-scale poll called the National Firearms, Alcohol, Cannabis, and Suicide survey. Between May and September of 2025, they reached out to adults across the country using text messaging and mailing addresses. A total of 7,034 people opted into the study and completed the questionnaire.
Because an initial survey sample rarely matches the exact demographics of the entire country, the team used a statistical tool known as survey weighting. This mathematical adjustment ensures the final results accurately reflect the broader population based on age, sex, race, income, and political affiliation. With these mathematical adjustments in place, the responses provided a reliable snapshot of the national landscape.
The data revealed that 7.3% of adults in the United States have thought about shooting someone at some point in their lives. This percentage translates to roughly 19.4 million people nationwide. When asked about the past year specifically, 3.3% of respondents reported having these thoughts, which equates to more than 8.6 million individuals.
Owning a weapon did not make a person more likely to experience these violent ideas. The data showed that individuals who do not own guns reported thoughts of shooting someone at the same rates as those who already keep firearms in their homes. However, a desire to commit violence prompted some unarmed individuals to consider acquiring a weapon.
Among the survey respondents who had thought about shooting someone, 21.3% said they had considered getting a gun specifically to carry out the act. Translated to the broader population, this means roughly 4.1 million adults have thought about purchasing a firearm to harm another person. A smaller fraction, representing about 1.5 million people, reported actually bringing a weapon to a specific location with the intent to shoot someone.
The researchers also asked respondents who they had thought about shooting. Participants could select multiple answers to this question. Just over 50% of the people who reported these thoughts said they imagined shooting an enemy. About 25% pictured a stranger, such as someone they might have a conflict with in a public space.
Other targets reflected a mix of personal relationships and broader societal figures. Around 10% of those with thoughts of shooting someone identified a family member as the target, and similar percentages named current or former romantic partners. Some respondents reported thoughts consistent with politically motivated violence, with about 14% considering a government official and nearly 7% considering a police officer or military member.
Demographic analysis showed that certain groups were more likely to report thoughts of shooting others. Men reported these thoughts more often than women. Younger adults experienced them more frequently than older individuals.
Race and geography also played a role in the results. Black respondents reported these ideas at higher rates than white respondents. People living in urban areas and Midwestern states were also more likely to report having considered shooting someone. The researchers noted that these demographics closely mirror the populations most frequently victimized by interpersonal firearm violence.
Income and educational background showed distinct patterns as well. Those with household incomes under $50,000 and lower educational attainment were more likely to report thoughts of shooting someone in the previous year. Differences across political ideologies were not statistically significant, meaning Republicans, Democrats, and Independents reported these thoughts at similar rates.
The study highlighted several behaviors that could serve as warning signs or opportunities for help. About 1.5% of the total sample, or roughly 4 million people, said they had told someone else about their thoughts of shooting another person. Sharing this information creates a potential opening for family members or friends to intervene before the situation escalates.
Some individuals took proactive steps to prevent themselves from causing harm. Half of one percent of respondents said they had given their gun to someone else for safekeeping during a personal crisis. Another 1.5% said they would consider temporarily handing over their weapon in the future.
These findings support the use of specific legal and policy tools aimed at reducing firearm injuries. Extreme risk protection orders, commonly known as red flag laws, allow a judge to temporarily remove guns from a person who poses a danger to themselves or others. In the 21 states where these laws exist, family members or law enforcement can use the fact that someone spoke about shooting another person as grounds to request temporary disarmament.
Waiting periods for firearm purchases offer another layer of prevention. Since many unarmed people consider buying a gun to shoot someone, delaying the transaction gives them time to cool off. This delay might stop an impulsive thought from turning into a fatal encounter.
In a press release about the study, Hicks explained the gravity of the data. “While most people who these thoughts don’t act on them, the number is so high that the small proportion who do act turns into tens of thousands of fatal and nonfatal firearm injuries each year,” he said.
He also noted that preventing violence involves addressing both harm to others and harm to oneself. “That does not include the toll of self-harm with firearms, which accounts for over half of firearm-related deaths. The more we can understand factors that can reduce risk, the better.”
The researchers acknowledged several limitations in their work. The survey was conducted entirely online and only in English. This format likely excluded people who do not have reliable access to the internet or who speak other languages.
Additionally, survey questions rely on participants interpreting the wording correctly and answering honestly. Even with statistical weighting, the responses might contain unmeasured biases based on who chose to opt into the study and who decided to ignore the invitations.
Moving forward, the research team plans to look deeper into other factors connected to violent ideas. Future analyses will examine how substance use problems and mental health conditions relate to thoughts of shooting others. The scientists will also investigate whether these thoughts correlate with risky habits, such as carrying a weapon in public, storing guns unlocked, or firing a weapon after drinking alcohol. The research provides a new baseline for understanding violent ideation in the United States.
The study, “Prevalence of Thoughts of Shooting Others Among US Adults,” was authored by Brian M. Hicks and Mark A. Ilgen.
URL: https://www.psypost.org/millions-of-adults-in-the-us-have-seriously-considered-shooting-someone/
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#psychology #counseling #socialwork #psychotherapy @psychotherapist @psychotherapists @psychology @socialpsych @socialwork @psychiatry #mentalhealth #psychiatry #healthcare #depression #psychotherapist #ThoughtsOfShooting #ViolencePrevention #FirearmInjuryPrevention #PublicHealthStudy #MentalHealthAwareness #RedFlagLaws #GunSafety #ViolentIdeation #FirearmPolicy #JAMANetworkOpen
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DATE: May 13, 2026 at 02:00PM
SOURCE: PSYPOST.ORG** Research quality varies widely from fantastic to small exploratory studies. Please check research methods when conclusions are very important to you. **
-------------------------------------------------TITLE: Millions of adults in the US have seriously considered shooting someone
URL: https://www.psypost.org/millions-of-adults-in-the-us-have-seriously-considered-shooting-someone/
Millions of adults in the United States have seriously considered shooting another person at some point in their lives, representing a massive and previously unmeasured group at risk of committing armed violence. By understanding the characteristics and behaviors of these individuals, public health experts hope to develop better strategies to stop injuries before they happen. These conclusions come from a national study published recently in the journal JAMA Network Open.
The researchers initiated this project to fill a gap in our current understanding of firearm violence. Medical and law enforcement records routinely track the aftermath of shootings, such as emergency room visits and homicides. In 2023 alone, hospitals recorded over 116,000 emergency department visits for gun-related assaults.
Before any physical harm occurs, an individual must first conceptualize the act of shooting someone else. Until now, public health officials have lacked clear data on how frequently the general public experiences these thoughts. Identifying the number of people who fall into this category provides a new metric for evaluating the risk of interpersonal violence across the country.
Brian Hicks, a psychologist and psychiatry professor at the University of Michigan Medical School, led the research team. Mark Ilgen, a researcher with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the University of Michigan, coauthored the paper. Together, they sought to characterize this hidden population and find potential opportunities for intervention.
Their work stems from a need to shift violence prevention away from reacting to tragedies and toward proactive safety measures. By catching a dangerous idea before it becomes a physical reality, communities might be able to save lives. This requires knowing who is having these thoughts, who they intend to target, and what steps they have already taken to prepare.
To gather this information, the researchers conducted a large-scale poll called the National Firearms, Alcohol, Cannabis, and Suicide survey. Between May and September of 2025, they reached out to adults across the country using text messaging and mailing addresses. A total of 7,034 people opted into the study and completed the questionnaire.
Because an initial survey sample rarely matches the exact demographics of the entire country, the team used a statistical tool known as survey weighting. This mathematical adjustment ensures the final results accurately reflect the broader population based on age, sex, race, income, and political affiliation. With these mathematical adjustments in place, the responses provided a reliable snapshot of the national landscape.
The data revealed that 7.3% of adults in the United States have thought about shooting someone at some point in their lives. This percentage translates to roughly 19.4 million people nationwide. When asked about the past year specifically, 3.3% of respondents reported having these thoughts, which equates to more than 8.6 million individuals.
Owning a weapon did not make a person more likely to experience these violent ideas. The data showed that individuals who do not own guns reported thoughts of shooting someone at the same rates as those who already keep firearms in their homes. However, a desire to commit violence prompted some unarmed individuals to consider acquiring a weapon.
Among the survey respondents who had thought about shooting someone, 21.3% said they had considered getting a gun specifically to carry out the act. Translated to the broader population, this means roughly 4.1 million adults have thought about purchasing a firearm to harm another person. A smaller fraction, representing about 1.5 million people, reported actually bringing a weapon to a specific location with the intent to shoot someone.
The researchers also asked respondents who they had thought about shooting. Participants could select multiple answers to this question. Just over 50% of the people who reported these thoughts said they imagined shooting an enemy. About 25% pictured a stranger, such as someone they might have a conflict with in a public space.
Other targets reflected a mix of personal relationships and broader societal figures. Around 10% of those with thoughts of shooting someone identified a family member as the target, and similar percentages named current or former romantic partners. Some respondents reported thoughts consistent with politically motivated violence, with about 14% considering a government official and nearly 7% considering a police officer or military member.
Demographic analysis showed that certain groups were more likely to report thoughts of shooting others. Men reported these thoughts more often than women. Younger adults experienced them more frequently than older individuals.
Race and geography also played a role in the results. Black respondents reported these ideas at higher rates than white respondents. People living in urban areas and Midwestern states were also more likely to report having considered shooting someone. The researchers noted that these demographics closely mirror the populations most frequently victimized by interpersonal firearm violence.
Income and educational background showed distinct patterns as well. Those with household incomes under $50,000 and lower educational attainment were more likely to report thoughts of shooting someone in the previous year. Differences across political ideologies were not statistically significant, meaning Republicans, Democrats, and Independents reported these thoughts at similar rates.
The study highlighted several behaviors that could serve as warning signs or opportunities for help. About 1.5% of the total sample, or roughly 4 million people, said they had told someone else about their thoughts of shooting another person. Sharing this information creates a potential opening for family members or friends to intervene before the situation escalates.
Some individuals took proactive steps to prevent themselves from causing harm. Half of one percent of respondents said they had given their gun to someone else for safekeeping during a personal crisis. Another 1.5% said they would consider temporarily handing over their weapon in the future.
These findings support the use of specific legal and policy tools aimed at reducing firearm injuries. Extreme risk protection orders, commonly known as red flag laws, allow a judge to temporarily remove guns from a person who poses a danger to themselves or others. In the 21 states where these laws exist, family members or law enforcement can use the fact that someone spoke about shooting another person as grounds to request temporary disarmament.
Waiting periods for firearm purchases offer another layer of prevention. Since many unarmed people consider buying a gun to shoot someone, delaying the transaction gives them time to cool off. This delay might stop an impulsive thought from turning into a fatal encounter.
In a press release about the study, Hicks explained the gravity of the data. “While most people who these thoughts don’t act on them, the number is so high that the small proportion who do act turns into tens of thousands of fatal and nonfatal firearm injuries each year,” he said.
He also noted that preventing violence involves addressing both harm to others and harm to oneself. “That does not include the toll of self-harm with firearms, which accounts for over half of firearm-related deaths. The more we can understand factors that can reduce risk, the better.”
The researchers acknowledged several limitations in their work. The survey was conducted entirely online and only in English. This format likely excluded people who do not have reliable access to the internet or who speak other languages.
Additionally, survey questions rely on participants interpreting the wording correctly and answering honestly. Even with statistical weighting, the responses might contain unmeasured biases based on who chose to opt into the study and who decided to ignore the invitations.
Moving forward, the research team plans to look deeper into other factors connected to violent ideas. Future analyses will examine how substance use problems and mental health conditions relate to thoughts of shooting others. The scientists will also investigate whether these thoughts correlate with risky habits, such as carrying a weapon in public, storing guns unlocked, or firing a weapon after drinking alcohol. The research provides a new baseline for understanding violent ideation in the United States.
The study, “Prevalence of Thoughts of Shooting Others Among US Adults,” was authored by Brian M. Hicks and Mark A. Ilgen.
URL: https://www.psypost.org/millions-of-adults-in-the-us-have-seriously-considered-shooting-someone/
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#psychology #counseling #socialwork #psychotherapy @psychotherapist @psychotherapists @psychology @socialpsych @socialwork @psychiatry #mentalhealth #psychiatry #healthcare #depression #psychotherapist #ThoughtsOfShooting #ViolencePrevention #FirearmInjuryPrevention #PublicHealthStudy #MentalHealthAwareness #RedFlagLaws #GunSafety #ViolentIdeation #FirearmPolicy #JAMANetworkOpen
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DATE: May 13, 2026 at 02:00PM
SOURCE: PSYPOST.ORG** Research quality varies widely from fantastic to small exploratory studies. Please check research methods when conclusions are very important to you. **
-------------------------------------------------TITLE: Millions of adults in the US have seriously considered shooting someone
URL: https://www.psypost.org/millions-of-adults-in-the-us-have-seriously-considered-shooting-someone/
Millions of adults in the United States have seriously considered shooting another person at some point in their lives, representing a massive and previously unmeasured group at risk of committing armed violence. By understanding the characteristics and behaviors of these individuals, public health experts hope to develop better strategies to stop injuries before they happen. These conclusions come from a national study published recently in the journal JAMA Network Open.
The researchers initiated this project to fill a gap in our current understanding of firearm violence. Medical and law enforcement records routinely track the aftermath of shootings, such as emergency room visits and homicides. In 2023 alone, hospitals recorded over 116,000 emergency department visits for gun-related assaults.
Before any physical harm occurs, an individual must first conceptualize the act of shooting someone else. Until now, public health officials have lacked clear data on how frequently the general public experiences these thoughts. Identifying the number of people who fall into this category provides a new metric for evaluating the risk of interpersonal violence across the country.
Brian Hicks, a psychologist and psychiatry professor at the University of Michigan Medical School, led the research team. Mark Ilgen, a researcher with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the University of Michigan, coauthored the paper. Together, they sought to characterize this hidden population and find potential opportunities for intervention.
Their work stems from a need to shift violence prevention away from reacting to tragedies and toward proactive safety measures. By catching a dangerous idea before it becomes a physical reality, communities might be able to save lives. This requires knowing who is having these thoughts, who they intend to target, and what steps they have already taken to prepare.
To gather this information, the researchers conducted a large-scale poll called the National Firearms, Alcohol, Cannabis, and Suicide survey. Between May and September of 2025, they reached out to adults across the country using text messaging and mailing addresses. A total of 7,034 people opted into the study and completed the questionnaire.
Because an initial survey sample rarely matches the exact demographics of the entire country, the team used a statistical tool known as survey weighting. This mathematical adjustment ensures the final results accurately reflect the broader population based on age, sex, race, income, and political affiliation. With these mathematical adjustments in place, the responses provided a reliable snapshot of the national landscape.
The data revealed that 7.3% of adults in the United States have thought about shooting someone at some point in their lives. This percentage translates to roughly 19.4 million people nationwide. When asked about the past year specifically, 3.3% of respondents reported having these thoughts, which equates to more than 8.6 million individuals.
Owning a weapon did not make a person more likely to experience these violent ideas. The data showed that individuals who do not own guns reported thoughts of shooting someone at the same rates as those who already keep firearms in their homes. However, a desire to commit violence prompted some unarmed individuals to consider acquiring a weapon.
Among the survey respondents who had thought about shooting someone, 21.3% said they had considered getting a gun specifically to carry out the act. Translated to the broader population, this means roughly 4.1 million adults have thought about purchasing a firearm to harm another person. A smaller fraction, representing about 1.5 million people, reported actually bringing a weapon to a specific location with the intent to shoot someone.
The researchers also asked respondents who they had thought about shooting. Participants could select multiple answers to this question. Just over 50% of the people who reported these thoughts said they imagined shooting an enemy. About 25% pictured a stranger, such as someone they might have a conflict with in a public space.
Other targets reflected a mix of personal relationships and broader societal figures. Around 10% of those with thoughts of shooting someone identified a family member as the target, and similar percentages named current or former romantic partners. Some respondents reported thoughts consistent with politically motivated violence, with about 14% considering a government official and nearly 7% considering a police officer or military member.
Demographic analysis showed that certain groups were more likely to report thoughts of shooting others. Men reported these thoughts more often than women. Younger adults experienced them more frequently than older individuals.
Race and geography also played a role in the results. Black respondents reported these ideas at higher rates than white respondents. People living in urban areas and Midwestern states were also more likely to report having considered shooting someone. The researchers noted that these demographics closely mirror the populations most frequently victimized by interpersonal firearm violence.
Income and educational background showed distinct patterns as well. Those with household incomes under $50,000 and lower educational attainment were more likely to report thoughts of shooting someone in the previous year. Differences across political ideologies were not statistically significant, meaning Republicans, Democrats, and Independents reported these thoughts at similar rates.
The study highlighted several behaviors that could serve as warning signs or opportunities for help. About 1.5% of the total sample, or roughly 4 million people, said they had told someone else about their thoughts of shooting another person. Sharing this information creates a potential opening for family members or friends to intervene before the situation escalates.
Some individuals took proactive steps to prevent themselves from causing harm. Half of one percent of respondents said they had given their gun to someone else for safekeeping during a personal crisis. Another 1.5% said they would consider temporarily handing over their weapon in the future.
These findings support the use of specific legal and policy tools aimed at reducing firearm injuries. Extreme risk protection orders, commonly known as red flag laws, allow a judge to temporarily remove guns from a person who poses a danger to themselves or others. In the 21 states where these laws exist, family members or law enforcement can use the fact that someone spoke about shooting another person as grounds to request temporary disarmament.
Waiting periods for firearm purchases offer another layer of prevention. Since many unarmed people consider buying a gun to shoot someone, delaying the transaction gives them time to cool off. This delay might stop an impulsive thought from turning into a fatal encounter.
In a press release about the study, Hicks explained the gravity of the data. “While most people who these thoughts don’t act on them, the number is so high that the small proportion who do act turns into tens of thousands of fatal and nonfatal firearm injuries each year,” he said.
He also noted that preventing violence involves addressing both harm to others and harm to oneself. “That does not include the toll of self-harm with firearms, which accounts for over half of firearm-related deaths. The more we can understand factors that can reduce risk, the better.”
The researchers acknowledged several limitations in their work. The survey was conducted entirely online and only in English. This format likely excluded people who do not have reliable access to the internet or who speak other languages.
Additionally, survey questions rely on participants interpreting the wording correctly and answering honestly. Even with statistical weighting, the responses might contain unmeasured biases based on who chose to opt into the study and who decided to ignore the invitations.
Moving forward, the research team plans to look deeper into other factors connected to violent ideas. Future analyses will examine how substance use problems and mental health conditions relate to thoughts of shooting others. The scientists will also investigate whether these thoughts correlate with risky habits, such as carrying a weapon in public, storing guns unlocked, or firing a weapon after drinking alcohol. The research provides a new baseline for understanding violent ideation in the United States.
The study, “Prevalence of Thoughts of Shooting Others Among US Adults,” was authored by Brian M. Hicks and Mark A. Ilgen.
URL: https://www.psypost.org/millions-of-adults-in-the-us-have-seriously-considered-shooting-someone/
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#psychology #counseling #socialwork #psychotherapy @psychotherapist @psychotherapists @psychology @socialpsych @socialwork @psychiatry #mentalhealth #psychiatry #healthcare #depression #psychotherapist #ThoughtsOfShooting #ViolencePrevention #FirearmInjuryPrevention #PublicHealthStudy #MentalHealthAwareness #RedFlagLaws #GunSafety #ViolentIdeation #FirearmPolicy #JAMANetworkOpen
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Replacing #aiSafety with #gunSafety in sentences makes me realize more and more that the problem is human behavior and just ... safety.
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Refusal to wait for safety. Pink Pistols +68%. Lib Gun Club doubled. 53 nations advancing treaties. Land remembers. Islands watch. #TransRights #GunSafety #Community #ClimateAction #Islands #Justice #Activism #HumanRights #Progress #Solidarity https://twp.ai/9OUm8o
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Suspect in Rihanna Mansion Shooting Enters Not Guilty Plea
#GeneralNews #News #GunSafety #Rihanna -
Ohio queer motorcycle club responds to anti-LGBTQ+ laws by teaching how to fire guns
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/news/ohio-transgender-gun-lessons
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The Table at UGA Brings Guns to Gardens Event to Athens — Grady Newsource https://www.allforgardening.com/1629653/the-table-at-uga-brings-guns-to-gardens-event-to-athens-grady-newsource/ #art #CampusMinistry #garden #GardenTools #GunSafety #JordynMobley
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"No way to prevent this" says only country where this regularly happens.
11-year old murders his father after Nintendo Switch taken away, court docs say - ABC30 Fresno
https://abc30.com/post/perry-county-murder-clayton-dietz-charged-shooting-death-dad-douglas-nintendo-switch-taken-away-court-docs-say/18414711/#guns #gunsafety #guncontrol #firearms #2ndamendment #secondamendment
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Dad describes the moment he realized he couldn't raise his daughter in the United States
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The school shooting industry is worth billions — and it keeps growing
"I think it preys on people's worst fears. How do you say no to something if you're telling me it might save my kid's life? Of course I want that thing."
"The challenge right now is that these school safety products, the vast majority, have absolutely no evidence guiding their effectiveness."
#USPol #Edu #Education #KERA #SchoolShooting #NPR #GunSafety #MegAnderson
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🚨🔒 "Court Records Reveal Sig Sauer Knew of Pistol Risks for Years" turns out to be a riveting tale of... absolutely nothing! It's like they shot the article with a 403 Forbidden round. Well-played, Internet, well-played. 😂🔫
https://smokinggun.org/court-records-reveal-sig-sauer-knew-of-pistol-risks-for-years/ #CourtRecords #SigSauer #PistolRisks #403Forbidden #InternetHumor #GunSafety #HackerNews #ngated -
Court Records Reveal Sig Sauer Knew of Pistol Risks for Years
https://smokinggun.org/court-records-reveal-sig-sauer-knew-of-pistol-risks-for-years/
#HackerNews #CourtRecords #SigSauer #PistolRisks #LawNews #GunSafety
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Adverse childhood experiences linked to increased defensive gun use through heightened threat sensitivity https://www.psypost.org/adverse-childhood-experiences-linked-to-increased-defensive-gun-use-through-heightened-threat-sensitivity/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #AdverseChildhoodExperiences #DefensiveGunUse #ThreatSensitivity #GunSafety #MentalHealth
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Adverse childhood experiences linked to increased defensive gun use through heightened threat sensitivity https://www.psypost.org/adverse-childhood-experiences-linked-to-increased-defensive-gun-use-through-heightened-threat-sensitivity/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #AdverseChildhoodExperiences #DefensiveGunUse #ThreatSensitivity #GunSafety #MentalHealth
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Adverse childhood experiences linked to increased defensive gun use through heightened threat sensitivity https://www.psypost.org/adverse-childhood-experiences-linked-to-increased-defensive-gun-use-through-heightened-threat-sensitivity/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #AdverseChildhoodExperiences #DefensiveGunUse #ThreatSensitivity #GunSafety #MentalHealth
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Adverse childhood experiences linked to increased defensive gun use through heightened threat sensitivity https://www.psypost.org/adverse-childhood-experiences-linked-to-increased-defensive-gun-use-through-heightened-threat-sensitivity/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #AdverseChildhoodExperiences #DefensiveGunUse #ThreatSensitivity #GunSafety #MentalHealth
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Adverse childhood experiences linked to increased defensive gun use through heightened threat sensitivity https://www.psypost.org/adverse-childhood-experiences-linked-to-increased-defensive-gun-use-through-heightened-threat-sensitivity/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #AdverseChildhoodExperiences #DefensiveGunUse #ThreatSensitivity #GunSafety #MentalHealth
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AI security company made false claims about weapons-detection system used at Colorado STEM school, FTC says
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/company-false-claims-weapons-detection-system-colorado-stem-school/#ai #securitycamera #panopticon #evolv #falseadvertising #ftc #gunsafety #schools #schoolsafety #gunfreezones #weapons
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#MonthlySpecial #CustomizeMyGun #PinkgunDeals #newyear #newyear2025
#FirearmsIndustry #GunCommunity #TacticalGear #ShootingSports #SecondAmendment #2A #GunRights #FirearmsTraining #GunSafety #ShootingRange #PewPew #GunCollectors #GunEnthusiast #SelfDefense #ConcealedCarry #GunLifestyle -
No matter what we look like or where we live, everyone deserves to know our loved ones are coming home safely.
We can make that a reality. Register and be a voter: vote.org
#DyingForGunSafety #GunSense #GunSenseNow #GunSenseLegislation #GunSafety #GunSafetyMatters -
"Sig Sauer guns hanging on soldiers’ hips may be firing without trigger pull"
By Todd Bookman, NHPR
July 27, 20248:00 AM EThttps://www.npr.org/2024/07/26/nx-s1-5023043/sig-sauer-guns-military-new-hampshire-investigation
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Right now I'm in a letter writing party for gun safety in Maine. We're all on zoom, writing letters to State Reps & Senators and the Governor. A bunch of us will be going to Augusta to testify on Thursday next week. #GunSafety #BanWeaponsOfWar #Maine
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The #UnitedStates #SupremeCourt’s acute #hostility toward #GunSafety #laws faced more criticism from w/in the #judiciary on Wed when the #Pennsylvania Supreme Court sharply criticized recent precedents expanding the right to bear arms. In a 4–1 ruling, the PA #court upheld local #restrictions on #ShootingRanges—& urged #SCOTUS to reconsider its embrace of a #radical, dangerous interpretation of the #SecondAmendment.
#law #guns #2ndAmendment #GunControl
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The last legal buyer of any gun should be responsible for every crime committed with said gun unless it is documented stolen.
#gunviolence #guncontrol #gunsafety #personalresponsibility #FuckTheNRA
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Tristan Snell @tristansnell posted that 25,000 children have been killed by guns in America in the last decade. I wondered, is that true?
Sadly, it is true. In my quick search I found, and was reminded about, the Brady organization.
"Brady continues to uphold the Brady’s legacy by uniting people from coast to coast, progressives and conservatives of every race, ethnicity, and identity, to combat the epidemic of gun violence"
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#Ohio court shoots down #Columbus #gunsafety regulations
https://flip.it/kKgtN0Ohio bills mirror nationwide targeting of #transgender #rights
https://flip.it/.4I3-u#SecretaryofState #FrankLaRose says #abortion opponents helped craft #ballotlanguage to aid defeat of Issue 1
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https://archive.org/details/desire-armed-basic
Desire Armed! A Basic Guide to Armed Resistance and Revolution by N.; D.; S.
Topics
#armedstruggle, #revolutionaryarmedstruggle, #guns, #firearms, #gunsafety, #firearmtraining, #revolutionaryviolence"This guide hopes to act as a starting point for anybody who has ever considered armed revolution. The subject matter contained in here is deadly serious."
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https://archive.org/details/desire-armed-basic
Desire Armed! A Basic Guide to Armed Resistance and Revolution by N.; D.; S.
Topics
#armedstruggle, #revolutionaryarmedstruggle, #guns, #firearms, #gunsafety, #firearmtraining, #revolutionaryviolence"This guide hopes to act as a starting point for anybody who has ever considered armed revolution. The subject matter contained in here is deadly serious."
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https://archive.org/details/desire-armed-basic
Desire Armed! A Basic Guide to Armed Resistance and Revolution by N.; D.; S.
Topics
#armedstruggle, #revolutionaryarmedstruggle, #guns, #firearms, #gunsafety, #firearmtraining, #revolutionaryviolence"This guide hopes to act as a starting point for anybody who has ever considered armed revolution. The subject matter contained in here is deadly serious."
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@inkican Took a few and enjoyed it in their honor 😢 😢.
Feels like there's so little we can do, but ... well, here's this; every little bit might help: https://www.everytown.org/ #Everytown #gunsafety
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Ban
Forced to stay
California's assault weapons
Shot down by court's decision
Peaceful state#california #assaultweaponsban #guncontrol #gunsafety #cinquain #poetry
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Wow, just got this email from our school district. It feels like the schools are going to be turned into something resembling a prison.
These are requirements from the State of Texas here:
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Folks, PLEASE don't leave a loaded weapon in plain sight in an open garage when there's an escaped murderer in your neighborhood. #guns #rifles #GunSafety #DaneloCavalcante #SecondAmendment
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/danelo-cavalcante-armed-pursued-police-pennsylvania-escape-rcna104566?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_ma&taid=65001cafabadf90001c58d83&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter -
"If the political right were actually concerned with the physical and emotional safety of youth as it purports to be, it would support effective firearms safety measures, since gun violence today remains the number one cause of death for young people ages 1-19, at a rate of nearly 5 in every 100,000. Black children are six times more likely to die of gun violence than their peers of other groups."
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It's David Hogg, co-founder of March For Our Lives.
Today with an incredible team, I'm launching Leaders We Deserve - a grassroots organization dedicated to electing young leaders across the country, from Congress to State Legislatures, to help defeat the far-right's agenda.
The GOP sees young people as a direct threat to their power, and they'll do anything to keep us silent & push their destructive policies.
So I'm personally asking: Will you chip in just $1 and join our movement as a Day One Founder of Leaders We Deserve today? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/lwd-ga-txt-aug23-1d?refcode=dh-txt-20230809-b4mms3&amount=1
The amount isn't as important as the number of folks who join us today.
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The 2 #Democratic state representatives in #Tennessee who were expelled by #Republicans in April for #protesting in support of #GunSafety on the chamber floor #won #elections Thurs night for their old seats.
#JustinJones won his election for his state #House seat in #Nashville, & #JustinPearson won his race in #Memphis, acc/to AP projections.
#democracy #vote #DemocratsDidThat
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Universal background checks, extreme-risk gun confiscation become Minnesota law
#DuluthNewsTribune #MinnesotaGunLaws #UniversalBackgroundChecks #ExtremeRiskConfiscation #GunSafety #FirearmLegislation #Politics #News
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Negligent #GunSafety laws in the state of #Tennessee set the stage for the tragedy of the mass-shooting of children and staff at the #CovenantSchool in #Nashville.
To amplify and coordinate the voices of the #TennesseeThree in the #TNleg and the spontaneous grassroots movement that erupted after the inevitable result of #BananaRepublicans protecting #GunsOverChildren , a non-profit organization has been formed; Voices for Safer Tennessee (#SaferTN , safertn.org).
