Social Drivers of Health and Firearm Storage Practices

In this cross-sectional study of US adults, firearm ownership was more prevalent among non-Hispanic White, higher-income, and highly educated households, but unsafe storage was more common among non-Hispanic Black and lower-income households. SDOH and high-risk behaviors, including alcohol misuse and life dissatisfaction, were linked to unsafe storage. Targeted public health initiatives are crucial for improving firearm safety.