People who have a history of risky or dangerous behavior are far more likely to commit gun violence than a person diagnosed with mental illness. “Routinely blaming mass shootings on mental illness is unfounded and stigmatizing,” APA says.
Having access to a gun, coupled with certain personality traits, is one such risk factor for gun violence — and a big one, at that., people who have access to a gun are more than 18 times as likely to threaten someone, compared with those without gun access.
Problematic substance use, especially of alcohol, is a major risk factor that could influence whether a person will use a gun to commit a violent crime, according to a report from the, an organization of researchers, practitioners and advocates who develop gun violence prevention policy recommendations based on existing research.
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