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1 Colorado Gun Shop Project Prevention Through Partnership Sarah Brummett & Martha Graf
2 Suicide in Colorado In 2014, there were: 52 HIV deaths 172 Homicides 486 Motor vehicle deaths 553 Breast cancer deaths 668 Influenza & Pneumonia deaths 826 Diabetes deaths 1,058 deaths by Suicide Suicide is the 7th Leading cause of death in CO for all ages Suicide is the 2nd cause of death for those ages Source: Vital Statistics Program, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
3 CO Suicide deaths and age adjusted rates, Year n Age-adjusted Rate* , , , *per 100,000 population Source: Vital Statistics Program, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
4 Suicide deaths by age and gender, Number of Suicides Age Group (years) Males Females Source: Vital Statistics Program, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
5 Suicide Methods by Age Group, Colorado Residents ( ) Percent of suicides by age group Poisoning Hanging Firearms Other Age group (years) Source: Violent Death Reporting System, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
6 Methods of suicide deaths for males and females, Colorado residents ( ) 6.2% 14.0% 56.0% 23.9% Males, n=3,553 Poisoning Hanging Firearms Other 6.4% 26.3% 23.9% 43.3% Females, n=1,101 Poisoning Hanging Firearms Other Source: Violent Death Reporting System, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
7 Firearm Deaths in Colorado, Source: Violent Death Reporting System, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
8 Firearm Suicide Rates Year N Age-Adjusted Rate Colorado Violent Death Reporting System, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
9 Firearm Suicide Rate by Urban/Rural Designation County Type N Age-Adjusted Rate State 2, Frontier Rural Urban 1, Colorado Violent Death Reporting System, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
10 Circumstances Preceding Death Circumstance Data Firearm Suicides Non-Firearm Suicides Statistically significant N % N % Current mental health problem , ** Diagnosis of depression ** Current mental health treatment ** History of previous suicide attempts ** History of suicidal thoughts or plans ** Problem with other substance ** Contributing criminal legal problem ** Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder ** Colorado Violent Death Reporting System, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
11 Toxicology Data: Toxicology results All Suicides Firearm Suicides Non-Firearm Suicides Toxicology Available N % with known toxicology N % with known toxicology N % with known toxicology 4, , , Alcohol Present 1, Opioid Present Antidepressant Present Marijuana Present Benzodiazepine Present Amphetamine Present Cocaine Present Antipsychotic Present Colorado Violent Death Reporting System, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
12 Veteran Suicides and Firearm Suicides: Colorado Residents, Status All Suicides Firearm Suicides Non-Firearm Suicides Non-Veteran 3,920 1,747 2,173 Veteran Colorado Violent Death Reporting System, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
13 Why?
14 Why Means Matter- Many suicide attempts occur with little planning during a short-term crisis. Intent isn t all that determines whether someone lives or dies; means also matter. 90% of those who survive an attempt do NOT go on to die by suicide later. Access to firearms is a risk factor for suicide. Firearms used in youth suicide usually belong to a parent. Reducing access to lethal means saves lives. Means Matter Campaign- Harvard University
15 Means of Suicide by Data Source and Sex, Colorado Residents, % 90% 80% 70% 16% 30% 7% 31% 19% 15% 12% 12% 5% 6% 15% 46% 25% 60% 50% 40% 30% 50% 61% 62% 75% 56% 23% 20% 10% 0% 2% 2% 25% ED visits of males ED visits of females Hospitalizations of males Hospitalizations of females Deaths of males Deaths of females Firearms Hanging/Suffocation Drug overdose/poisoning Cut/pierce Other
16 How?
17 Partner with gun shop retailers, range owners, and firearm safety course instructors to promote suicide prevention awareness, recognize suicidal behavior, and limit the sale/rental of firearms to any customer that may be suicidal.
18 New Hampshire Gun Shop Model HOLD ON TO THEIR GUNS Putting time and distance between a suicidal person and a gun may save a life. For other ways to help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: TALK [8255]. SUICIDES IN NH far outnumber homicides FIREARMS ARE THE LEADING METHOD ATTEMPTS WITH A GUN ARE MORE DEADLY than attempts with other methods
19 What the Gun Shop Project is Not Not engaging in polarizing political debate Not asking retailers and ranges to become mental health experts Not restriction on firearm ownership This is partnering along shared values: No one matter your political stance, we can all agree that no one wants individuals to use a firearm to complete suicide.
20 What? Putting time and distance in between a suicidal person and a gun helps keep them safe.
21 Consumer Brochure
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23 Process Identify Licensed Firearm Retailers/Ranges in the County Identify firearm advocate that is trusted member of the community Visit ranges/shops (including pawn shops) to introduce to the program If interested, ask to display materials in the store Follow up within 1 month with survey
24 Local Perspective oon the ground process ochallenges olessons learned ocommunity feedback/response orelationships
25 Process evaluation results 25 shops responded to survey (out of original 45) 36% Pawn Shops 36% Sporting Goods 4% Shooting Ranges 16% Gun Shop Materials Present? 36% Tip Sheets 56% Poster 48% Safety Brochures 40% Lifeline cards Employee thoughts about materials. 60% positive Gun safety is very important, it would catch someone s eye. First thought it was anti gun but after talking to someone realized it was pro life Customer Impressions: One thanked them for posting. One thought it was very important. People are surprised how much it happens in the county
26 Results- Barriers Identified Reasons why a dealer might not use materials: 8% selected no way to help someone who s suicidal 40% selected Materials could strike customers as antigun They might lose customers What prevented Managers from posting materials Lack of counter space 8% Don t have enough space to display materials. Didn t get to it 20% Hadn t looked at them. Didn t want to talk about it 8% Didn t know what to do with materials. 4%
27 If someone is suicidal, temporarily storing their guns somewhere else for while, could save their life In answer to above question: 68% Agree or Strongly Agree, only 4% Disagree (16% Neither Agree nor Disagree) Gun shop owners agree they would like to be able to help where suicide is an issue, but legal procedures make it difficulty to do it through the shop. Only 28% indicated they would be willing to store weapon for someone who was suicidal Doesn t want to be liable. Prefer they go to a family member. To much of a process to hold gun and then give it back.
28 Incorporated Feedback - Need smaller materials and display case - too many posters and papers, too small of counter space. - Elk poster most popular - Unclear what the initial ask was Gun shop owners agree they would like to be able to help where suicide is an issue, but legal procedures make it difficulty to do it through the shop. Uncertainty on what the law actually says
29 Where?
30 2015 Year one of the Pilot Center for Mental Health (Montrose/Delta) Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide (Moffat/Routt) Western Colorado Suicide Prevention Foundation (Mesa)
31 2016- Center for Mental Health (Montrose/Delta/San Miguel/Gunnison) Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide (Moffat/Routt) Western Colorado Suicide Prevention Foundation (Mesa) Centennial Mental Health (Morgan/Logan) 3 Metro area large volume retailers/ranges
32 2017: Plans to Expand! Continue in existing counties CDPHE has provided an additional $50k to expand in select urban counties through Preventative Health and Human Services Block Grant funding
33 On the Horizon: - Training Courses - Hunting/Safety Instructors - Gun Shows - Law Enforcement - Improved Data - Offering gatekeeper training to shops or customers if interested
34 Questions?
35 Contact Information
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