Safe Storage in Aboriginal Communities: Exploratory Review of Central Firearm Storage Programs in Manitoba

Frank Cormier
(May 1998) TR1998-7e

Research Summary

The purpose of this study was to examine the process of establishing and maintaining individual central firearm storage programs in four Aboriginal communities in Manitoba: God's Lake, God's River, Mathias Colomb, and Shamattawa.  The study found that these communities implemented the central storage programs in response to perceived high rates of firearm-related misuse.  All of the programs are voluntary and involve storing firearms in a secure central location when they are not being used for hunting.   Overall, the study identified four main characteristics that contribute to a successful storage program: community will to use the program, public awareness, public confidence, and relative convenience.

The present study was funded by the Canada Firearms Centre,  Department of Justice Canada.  The views expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not necesarily represent the views of theDepartment of Justice Canada.

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