Containing the good idea fairy: A deep dive into Navy firearms restriction policy

• Published in: Military psychology Vol. 34; no. 3; pp. 335 - 344
• Main Authors: Hoyt, Tim, Richter, Kenneth, Saitzyk, Arlene, Long, Stephanie, Lippy, Robert, Kennedy, Carrie H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Routledge 04.05.2022; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Armed forces; Firearms; lethal means safety; military; Military personnel; PART II: PREVENTION AND TREATMENT - Theory and Policy; Prevention programs; Suicide prevention; Suicides & suicide attempts; United States > US; military; Suicide prevention; firearms; lethal means safety

Statement of Problem: US Navy suicide is an ongoing concern, with more than half of suicide deaths each year related to firearms. Although decreasing firearms access by those who are at risk for suicide has been well-established as a tactic for reducing risk, implementation of firearms restrictions...