Study finds 6% of Florida teens have handguns, a 65% increase over 20 years
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Despite increased concerns about rising gun deaths among children, new research found that the number of teenagers who have handguns has gone up. The study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, found that Florida adolescent general handgun carrying increased by 65%, from 3.7% to 6.0%, from 2002 to 2022. Females, middle school-aged teens and white students were among the groups that most substantially contributed to the increase.
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Main Idea: A new study found that handgun carrying among Florida teens rose over 20 years, even as school carrying and pro-gun attitudes in schools fell.
Key Points:
- The share of Florida teens who said they had a handgun rose from 3.7% in 2002 to 6.0% in 2022, a 65% increase.
- The biggest increases were seen among girls, middle school students, and white students.
- Carrying a handgun at school fell from 1.1% to 0.4%, and support for bringing guns to school also dropped.
- The researchers said prevention efforts should start earlier and focus on handgun access and carrying, while noting the study relied on self-reported survey answers.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
More teens carrying handguns can raise risks of shootings, injuries, and fear in schools and neighborhoods.
Positive Impact
Fewer guns carried at school may lower some immediate danger for students, teachers, and families.
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