Why do you keep them there? A qualitiative assessment of firearms storage practices

Highlights Unauthorized access to firearms by children results in many injuries and fatalities in the United States each year. Research suggests that storage methods across homes are influenced by various contextual factors and lack consistency.; Thirty individuals were interviewed regarding firearm storage methods used in their homes and reasons for choosing those methods. Storage practices varied within and across households.; Qualitative results suggested that storage practices were related to child presence and age, intended use of firearms, and perception of risk associated with potential access by unsafe individuals.