Comparison of Lethal Means Counseling and an Active Control Condition, With and Without Provision of Gun Locks
Intentional Self-Harm by Other Specified Means
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Intentional Self-Harm by Other Specified Means focused on measuring Firearms, Guns, Suicide, Means Safety, Means Restriction, Lethal Means Counseling
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Affiliated with the National Guard
- Owns at least one personal firearm
- Speaks English fluently
Exclusion Criteria:
- N/A
Sites / Locations
- University of Southern Mississippi
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Experimental
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Lethal Means Counseling
Lethal Means Counseling plus Gun Locks
Health and Stress Reduction
Health + Stress Reduction plus Gun Locks
National Guard Personnel will receive a single 15-25 minute session of lethal means counseling. The session will focus on increasing the safety of current storage practices for personal firearms (e.g., storing unloaded in a secure location separate from ammunition) as well as planning to voluntarily and temporarily store firearms away from the home during any future hypothetical suicidal crisis. This intervention utilizes a motivational interviewing framework in an effort to remain sensitive to the views and culture of firearm owners.
National Guard Personnel will receive a single 15-25 minute session of lethal means counseling. The session will focus on increasing the safety of current storage practices for personal firearms (e.g., storing unloaded in a secure location separate from ammunition) as well as planning to voluntarily and temporarily store firearms away from the home during any future hypothetical suicidal crisis. This intervention utilizes a motivational interviewing framework in an effort to remain sensitive to the views and culture of firearm owners. Individuals in this condition will also receive a free gun (cable) lock for each of their personal firearms.
Individuals in this condition will take part in a single 15-25 minute session focused on reducing health vulnerabilities in one of four areas: diet, exercise, sleep, or stress. This condition is designed to control for the effects of active interaction with a clinicians (e.g. common factors). As with the experimental condition, this session will utilize a motivational interviewing framework.
Individuals in this condition will take part in a single 15-25 minute session focused on reducing health vulnerabilities in one of four areas: diet, exercise, sleep, or stress. This condition is designed to control for the effects of active interaction with a clinicians (e.g. common factors). As with the experimental condition, this session will utilize a motivational interviewing framework. Individuals randomized to this condition will also receive a free gun (cable) lock for each of their personal firearms. This will control for whether the effect of the provision of gun locks is accounted for by the simultaneous use of lethal means counseling.