Christoffel K K, Tanz R, Sagerman S, Hahn Y
Am J Dis Child. 1984 Jun;138(6):557-61. doi: 10.1001/archpedi.1984.02140440041009.
Motivated by four penetrating brain injuries to children caused by BBs, a study was undertaken to (1) assess the danger posed by nonpowder guns and rifles and (2) evaluate current regulations pertaining to these products. Data from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission indicate that there are many nonpowder firearm injuries, predominantly among males aged 5 to 24 years. Nonpowder firearm injuries are close in prevalence to those caused by powder firearms and include fatalities. More than one fourth of reported nonfatal injuries are to the eye, face, head, or neck. Despite the hazard they pose, nonpowder firearms are regulated loosely, such that young teens can legally purchase and use the products in most jurisdictions. We propose stricter regulations and other means to prevent serious and fatal nonpowder firearm injuries.
受四起儿童被气枪铅弹穿透脑部受伤事件的推动，开展了一项研究，以（1）评估非火药枪和步枪造成的危险，以及（2）评估与这些产品相关的现行法规。美国消费品安全委员会的数据表明，非火药枪支造成了许多伤害，主要发生在5至24岁的男性中。非火药枪支造成的伤害在发生率上与火药枪支造成的伤害相近，且包括致命伤害。报告的非致命伤害中，超过四分之一发生在眼睛、面部、头部或颈部。尽管非火药枪支存在危险，但对其监管宽松，以至于在大多数司法管辖区，青少年可以合法购买和使用这些产品。我们提议制定更严格的法规及其他措施，以防止非火药枪支造成严重和致命伤害。
