Investigating the impact of alcohol-related firearm laws on mortality rates.
Official title: RFA-CE-23-006, Do state alcohol-related firearm laws reduce mortality? A multicomponent impact evaluation
Funded at University of California Los Angeles · NIH-10900440 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how laws about alcohol and guns might help reduce deaths from gun-related incidents, like homicides and accidents, to see if these rules really make a difference in keeping people safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $349,814 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CE003617-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10900440 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living in states with varying alcohol-related firearm laws, particularly those affected by firearm-related incidents.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in the United States or in states without specific alcohol-related firearm laws may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research evaluates how state laws that address the relationship between alcohol use and firearms may affect mortality rates from firearm-related incidents. By analyzing legal texts and their implementation from 2010 to 2022, the study aims to understand the effectiveness of these laws in reducing homicides, suicides, and unintentional deaths involving firearms. The approach includes a rigorous evaluation of public policies and their potential impacts on public health outcomes related to firearms and alcohol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective policies that reduce firearm-related deaths and improve public safety.
How similar studies have gone: While the intersection of alcohol use and firearm-related incidents has been studied, this specific evaluation of state laws and their impacts is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Macinko, James — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Macinko, James
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.