There has been considerable public debate on how to most effectively reduce firearms violence in the United States. Some researchers have argued that there is a positive association between the number of firearms in circulation and the amount of gun violence. The...
To investigate the associations among handgun regulations, assault and other crimes, and homicide, we studied robberies, burglaries, assaults, and homicides in Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia, from 1980 through 1986. Although similar to Seattle in...
In the USA, homicide is a leading cause of death for young males and a major cause of racial disparities in life expectancy for men. There are intense debate and little rigorous research on the effects of firearm sales regulation on homicides. This study estimates the...
Importance Over 30 000 people die annually in the United States from injuries caused by firearms. Although most firearm laws are enacted by states, whether the laws are associated with rates of firearm deaths is uncertain. Objective To evaluate whether more firearm...
Objective To assess the relationships between intimate partner homicide (IPH) and public policies including police staffing levels in large US cities. Design The research uses a multiple time-series design to examine the effects of statutes aimed at restricting...
