More needs to be done to protect those at risk of domestic violence, a co-author of the study told 'Newsweek.'
Researchers studied annual data on homicide rates in 50 states between 1990 and 2016, from the U.S. Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and Federal Bureau of Investigation's Uniform Crime Report.
"This tells us that an increased risk for homicide victimization associated with gun ownership has a disproportionate impact on women," said Kivisto. "The narrative about gun ownership and personal protection tends to ignore the risks associated with firearm ownership, including the risks to others in the home. Gun owners should weigh up these perceived benefits and risks and engage in safe storage and other practices to reduce the risk of a domestic incident becoming fatal."
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