Table 1.
Firearm-related death rates in relation to state open carry law.
| NOC (n = 5) | POC (n = 10) | PLOC (n = 35) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TFDR | 9.88 ± 5.08 | 11.68 ± 6.69 | 18.62 ± 5.87a | <0.01 |
| FHR | 5.25 ± 3.45 | 5.03 ± 3.86 | 6.66 ± 4.67 | 0.523 |
| FSR | 6.51 ± 4.20 | 6.25 ± 3.94 | 10.89 ± 4.06a | <0.01 |
Displayed as mean ± SD. NOC = no open carry. POC = permit-required open carry. PLOC = permitless open carry. TFDR = total firearm-related death rate. FHR = firearm homicide rate. FSR = firearm suicide rate.
a
PLOC significantly higher than NOC and POC (all p < 0.01).