TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2010//
TI  - A review of legislation restricting the intersection of firearms and alcohol in the U.S
JO  - Public health reports (1974)
A1  - Carr, Brendan G.
A1  - Porat, Gali
A1  - Wiebe, Douglas J.
A1  - Branas, Charles C.
SP  - 674
EP  - 679
VL  - 125
IS  - 5
N2  - OBJECTIVES: In the United States, injury is a leading cause of alcohol-related death, and alcohol use is the leading risk factor for injury. We reviewed state and federal legislation regulating the intersection of alcohol and firearms. METHODS: We examined the current criminal codes of all 50 states and the District of Columbia using the databases Westlaw and LexisNexis to review restrictions on firearm use while intoxicated. RESULTS: We found three types of laws in 26 states that restrict firearm use by intoxicated people: sales or transfers are restricted in six states, carrying of concealed weapons is restricted in four states, and possession or discharge of a firearm while intoxicated is restricted in 20 states. CONCLUSIONS: Regulation of the carrying and use of firearms by acutely intoxicated individuals may represent a public health opportunity to reduce firearm-related injury.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0033-3549
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -