About The Study: This study found that unsecure firearm storage was more common among those with subjective cognitive decline than among those without, although this observation may be driven by differences in storage status by sex, age, veteran status, and presence of children in the home. Existing clinical guidance recommends assessing firearm access and promoting secure storage for patients with cognitive symptoms; the results of this study suggest these recommendations are not yet reflected in household practices.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Kelsey M. Conrick, PhD, MPH, email kmc621@uw.edu .
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(doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2026.0505)
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