Introduction The effects of firearm sales and legislation on crime and violence are intensely debated, with multiple studies yielding differing results. We hypothesized that increased lawful firearm sales would not be associated with the rates of crime and homicide...
Background The purpose of this study was to investigate our institution’s experience with pediatric firearm events. We sought to determine the relationship between a community’s level of socioeconomic distress and the incidence of youth gun violence....
Background Over the last 30 years, public opinion and state level legislation regarding the concealed-carry of firearms have shifted dramatically. Previous studies of potential effects have yielded mixed results, making policy recommendations difficult. We...
