Weapon carrying among White rural populations is understudied although evidence
suggests that rural White boys have high rates of carriage. This study delineated patterns of …

This study examined factors that distinguish adolescent weapon carrying in school
compared to only in the community. We look at how experiences (offending, victimization …

Firearms are the leading cause of pediatric deaths. Few studies have identified protective
factors that reduce the risk of firearm violence. Interpersonal factors, including school …

Affluent White rural men have the highest rates of gun ownership in the United States.
However, few studies have specifically examined reasons and motivations for gun …

ABSTRACT A variety of factors are associated with the likelihood of reporting guns at school;
however, mixed empirical findings hinder our ability to inform policies to reduce school …

Purpose Alcohol use and handgun carrying are more prevalent among youth in rural than
urban areas and their association may be stronger among rural adolescents. Alcohol use …

Firearm carriage and possession predicts youth firearm violence victimization and
perpetration. This study describes self-reported factors associated with firearm access …

Gun violence in school settings has recently been of great concern in the US. However,
research on youth carrying a gun to school is limited in numbers and scope. This study …

We develop a theoretical model to explain the persistently high level of gun violence for
black males ages 15–24 consistent with the empirical literature. A person may carry a gun …