Research summary We investigated the degree to which legislatively mandated firearm restrictions for domestic violence protective orders (DVPOs) have been implemented in North Carolina. We used a representative sample of n = 406 DVPO hearings (2016–17) and found that...
Research summary In the wake of repeated school shootings, today’s youth have acquired the label of the “mass shooting generation.” Another fitting label would be the “armed school generation.” Most states now permit school security officers to carry firearms,...
Introduction A total of 21 states have enacted laws that extend the types of firearm transfers that require the prospective purchaser to undergo a background check, often referred to as comprehensive background check laws. Utilizing a national representative survey of...
We analyze the timing and pattern of adoption of “shall issue” concealed-carry handgun laws. “Shall issue” laws require the authorities to issue permits to qualified applicants; “may issue” laws give the authorities more latitude to reject applications. We find three...
The aim of the present study is to determine the relationship between Child Access Prevention (CAP) laws and state-level youth firearm suicide rates. This paper differs from prior research in several ways. First, this is one of the few studies to focus exclusively on...
