South Africa has strict gun control legislation. Roger Bosch/AFP via Getty Images. April 28, 2024 Owning a gun in South Africa offers some safety, but risks run high for users and society – expert Guy Lamb, Stellenbosch University Firearms may provide firearm owners with a means of self-defence in confrontations with criminals, but the unlawful use of a licensed firearm can have negative legal consequences.
Guns are the leading cause of death of children in the U.S. Laurent Hamels via Getty Images March 8, 2024 What families need to know about how to safely store firearms at home Kerri Raissian, University of Connecticut and Jennifer Necci Dineen, University of Connecticut Research shows that more children have handled household guns than their parents think.
You can call 988 for yourself, or for a friend or family member. Flashpop/Stone via Getty Images July 28, 2023 As suicides rise in the US, the 988 hotline offers hope – but most Americans aren’t aware of it Emmy Betz, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, substance abuse issues or mental health problems.