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Recommendation 94
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We recommend that the UK Government and Scottish Government encourage and support the creation of...
Recommendation
We recommend that the UK Government and Scottish Government encourage and support the creation of ‘buddy’ initiatives for firearms owners. Buddy initiatives could be integrated into shooting organisations, workplaces and sporting clubs. Buddy initiatives would enable individuals to recognise and raise concerns about changes in their buddies’ mental health. This would formalise existing informal arrangements within shooting organisations and clubs. Supporting shooting organisations in advertising mental health services
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 5 July 2023. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗