It's hard to predict who will be suicidal: It's easier to ensure people can't shoot themselves

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Paul Nestadt is about as steeped in suicide prevention as a person can be.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:40:04 UTC.

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