Gun Violence in Japan: A Study's Grim Findings Amidst a Culture of Disarmament A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has shed light on a concerning phenomenon: millions of children worldwide live in homes where guns are left loaded and unlocked.
Approximately 7 million kids are exposed to this potential danger, with significant numbers residing in countries that have stringent gun control laws, such as Japan.
Japan's low rate of gun ownership is often cited as an example of the effectiveness of disarmament policies.