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Characteristics of gun owners (N = 145)
| Variable | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Training | ||
| Taken a formal gun safety course | 105 | 72.4 |
| Received informal gun safety training | 102 | 70.3 |
| Taken a gun self-defense course | 62 | 42.8 |
| Taken no safety/training class | 15 | 10.3 |
| Safety precautions | ||
| Gun safe | 90 | 62.1 |
| Gun locks | 57 | 39.3 |
| Separate ammunition from firearm | 73 | 50.3 |
| Keep guns unloaded | 79 | 54.4 |
| No precautions | 6 | 4.1 |
| Defensive gun usage | 39 | 26.9 |
