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flag Most teen and child firearm suicides in the U.S. involve parents' unsecured, loaded guns at home.

flag A new study finds that most firearm suicides among children and teens in the U.S. involve guns owned by parents, often stored unlocked and loaded. flag Analyzing CDC data from 2018 to 2021 across nine states, researchers found youth aged 10 to 17 were 10 times more likely to use a parent’s gun than their own. flag Most suicides occurred at home, and among those with known storage details, the majority of firearms were unlocked and loaded. flag Experts stress that safe storage—keeping guns locked and unloaded, separate from ammunition—is critical to preventing youth suicide, especially during mental health crises. flag The American Academy of Pediatrics urges families to consider removing guns from homes or using secure storage to reduce risk.

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