Are Minnesota gun owners truly prioritizing safety?
Writing in Minnesota Medicine, pediatric emergency physician Dr. Rachel Weigert, MD, addresses the critical intersection of public health and secure firearm storage. Amidst ongoing discussions surrounding pediatric injury prevention, new data reveals an encouraging trend: unlocked firearms in homes with children dropped from 40% to 30% over a two-year period. However, with a third of children in gun-owning households still exposed to unsecured weapons, Dr. Weigert argues that clinical advocacy and community-led solutions remain vital to addressing this public health crisis.
