Caregivers Asking About Firearms in Homes Their Children Visit

• 2025

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• Maya Haasz; Matthew Myers; Patrick Carter; Kelsey Gastineau; Rebeccah Sokol
PMID: 40289047DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2025-071373

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This article describes how caregivers often feel unsure or uncomfortable asking if there are guns in the homes their children visit. It explains that many parents want to keep their kids safe but may not know how to bring up the topic of firearms with other families. The article suggests ways for caregivers to start these important conversations and encourages open communication to help prevent accidents involving guns in homes where children play. A video abstract is available to further describe the article.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Violence

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Firearms; Health Surveys; Pediatrics; Caregivers; Risk Assessment

Institutions: University of Colorado; University of Michigan; Vanderbilt University; Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

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