Admissions for Gunshot Wound Injuries Following a Statewide Concealed Firearms Law

Akpofure Peter Ekeh; Wylan Peterson; Russell Uptegrove; Mary C. McCarthy

Admissions for Gunshot Wound Injuries Following a Statewide Concealed Firearms Law

Akpofure Peter Ekeh, Wylan Peterson, Russell Uptegrove, Mary C. McCarthy

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Background: Optimal methods to reduce firearm related injuries are constantly sought. The impact of firearm legislation on injuries is consequently of interest. We sought to examine the effect a new statewide concealed firearms law on gunshot wound (GSW) admissions in an urban county.

Original language	American English
Pages	97
State	Published - Sep 28 2006

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gunshot
Concealed weapons

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Admissions for Gunshot Wound Injuries Following a Statewide Concealed Firearms Law

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