A male strong firearms advocate stressed his guns were for self-protection and he wanted all criminals to know his family had loaded guns in their home. Which of the following best explains why a nurse would not support his actions?

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Concern about firearms arises when it has been shown that guns kept in the home for self-protection are more likely to kill a family member or a friend than an attacker. Furthermore, the presence of a gun in the home triples the risk for homicide in the home, increases the risk of suicide three to five times, and accidental deaths by four times.

A Male Strong Firearms Advocate Stressed His Guns Were for Self-Protection