Background Most Americans believe that gun-free zones make locations more vulnerable to violent crimes, particularly active shootings. However, there is no empirical evidence regarding the impact of gun-free zones on protecting locations from violence. The objective...
Background The United States experiences more mass shootings than any other nation in the world. Various entities have sought to collect data on this phenomenon, but there is no scholarly consensus regarding how best to define mass shootings. As a result, existing...
Background Firearm homicides disproportionately affect Black communities. Redlining – discriminatory lending practices of the early 20th century – are associated with current increased rates of firearm violence. Poverty and concentrated disadvantage are also...
