Shawn Ratcliff, PhD

But here's the kicker:

In states where LGBTQ+ rights are under attack and gun laws are loose, gun ownership can feel like a form of protection.

Yet that protection is a double-edged sword as it increases risk of suicide and injury.

Sexual minority gun ownership is lower compared to heterosexuals due to:

lower racial & immigrant resentment

less conservative ideology

higher distrust in police

more experiences of victimization

The Direct and Indirect Effects of Sexuality, Political Dynamics, Group Attitudes, and Victimization on Gun Ownership - Sexuality Research and Social Policy Introduction Although gun ownership research has derived a general profile of gun owners, this work has generally overlooked the role of sexuality, specifically the mechanisms through which sexuality ...

🧠🏳️‍🌈 New publication:

LGB+ people are less likely to own guns than straight folks—but mostly due to social and political views.

📌 Guns can be both a shield and a threat—especially for queer folks navigating hostile policy environments.

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