Firearm-Related Injury and Death in North Carolina: Trends During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching impacts on the health and well-being of North Carolinians, including injury and violence. Firearm purchases surged and, as the pandemic evolved, North Carolinians experienced increases in firearm-related deaths and injuries. This paper describes firearm injuries and deaths in the state from 2017 to 2021.