Firearms, Accidental Deaths, Suicides, and Violent Crime: an Updated Review of the Literature With Special Reference to the Canadian Situation (WD1998-4e, Edited)

This report provides statistics on firearm use in Canada, including data on firearm suicide. Dandurand compares Canadian figures to other countries & explores firearm regulations as a preventative measure. Reports indicate that firearm suicides are responsible for 80% of firearm deaths in Canada. Research that claims firearm availability has no proven effect on suicide rates is also discussed.