UW News
Thomas Walton
August 8, 2019
Study shows gun shops can aid in preventing suicides
![Man behind the counter of a gun shop talks to a customer.](https://uw-s3-cdn.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/08/07125237/Forefront-gun-retailers-photo-150x150.png)
Firearm retailers throughout Washington are willing to learn about suicide prevention but are reluctant to talk to customers about mental health issues, according to a new study by Forefront Suicide Prevention at the University of Washington.