A commentary on domestic firearm violence against women (2018-2021)

Linda M Schutzman; Peter C Jenkins

doi:10.1016/j.sopen.2024.02.004

A commentary on domestic firearm violence against women (2018-2021)

Surg Open Sci. 2024 Feb 20:18:91-92. doi: 10.1016/j.sopen.2024.02.004. eCollection 2024 Mar.

Authors

Linda M Schutzman¹, Peter C Jenkins¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, United States of America.

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed some of our best and worst qualities as a country. This commentary on "Domestic Firearm Violence Against Women (2018-2021)" discusses weaknesses in federal legislation and proposes ways for states to fill these gaps.

Keywords: COVID-19; Domestic firearm violence; Domestic violence; Firearm violence.