Health Policy Brief: Protecting Colorado Youth from Gun Violence
Apr 1, 2020
This brief reviews the impact of gun violence on youth in Colorado and across the US, assessing current gun safety policies to present evidence-based opportunities to strengthen gun safety legislation to protect Colorado youth from suicide, homicide, and accidental gun death:
Child access prevention and safe storage laws
Background and licensing laws
Weapon design safety and restrictions
Public health research on gun violence and policy efficacy
