The Basics
How to Counsel
Clinicians can learn how to effectively talk with patients about risk, access to firearms, and safety
Epidemiology
Risk of firearm-related harm varies by demographics, geography, and other factors
Guns 101
Knowing the basics of firearms can inform conversations with at-risk patients and help them stay safe
Firearm Law
State and federal policies regulate people's ability to purchase and possess guns
Social Determinants of Health
Societal factors like discriminatory policies, educational opportunities, poverty, and racism affect a person’s risk of firearm injury
Cultural Humility
Recognizing cultural differences and personal biases can help clinicians provide more equitable care