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Nearly three-quarters of veteran suicide deaths involve firearms, with suicide rates among service members exceeding the general US population.
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In Colorado, service members and veterans were overrepresented in ERPO petitions at 9.8%, compared to 7.8% in the adult population.
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Qualitative themes identified in ERPO petitions included PTSD, substance misuse, homelessness, and suicidal threats related to firearm access.
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Clinicians often lack knowledge about ERPOs, which hinders their ability to identify risks and participate in the petitioning process.
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Effective ERPO implementation for service members and veterans requires ongoing behavioral health care and support beyond firearm removal.
