Citation(s) from the GunPolicy.org literature library
SEESAC. 2021 ‘Firearm Suicides.’ Report on the Gender Analysis of Small Arms Control Legal and Policy Frameworks in the Brcko District of Bosnia and Herzegovinabe; Chapter 3, p. 65. Belgrade: South Eastern and Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SEESAC). 23 December
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The SALW Control Strategy recognizes that the presence of firearms could facilitate suicides. In that regard, it is highlighted that suicides accounted for the overwhelming majority (82.8%) of all firearm-related deaths, followed by homicides (14.3%), and accidental deaths (3%). In addition, the gender and age aspects of suicides by firearm are underlined.
The accompanying action plan envisages that a comprehensive analysis of suicides by firearm be conducted, with relevant institutions informed about the finding
[SALW = Small Arms and Light Weapons]