Many Rural Washington State Youth Engage in Socially Acceptable Firearm-Related Behaviors

A recent study from a project involving SDRG researchers found that adolescents living in rural Washington generally understand what constitutes acceptable firearm carrying behavior, and are typically engaging with firearms in prosocial ways like hunting, recreation, and sport. This study highlights rural adolescents’ focus on not only training but also safety when it comes to firearms. It points to how we can build on this foundation to support firearm injury prevention in rural homes.

See this news release to learn more about these findings:

https://news.wsu.edu/press-release/2024/10/24/many-rural-washington-state-youth-engage-in-socially-acceptable-firearm-related-behaviors