Citation

Diprose Adams SHG. Alt. Law J. 2019; 44(4): 308-313.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Legal Service Bulletin Co-operative (Australia), Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1037969X19856758

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Suicide is the leading cause of firearm-related death in Australia. Mental health first aid (MHFA) training has demonstrated capacity to address the risk factors for suicide. This article proposes that online mental health first aid training should be a requirement for acquiring or renewing a firearms licence in Australia.

Language: en

Keywords

Australia; firearms; guns; law reform; mental health law and policy; public health law and policy; public law