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Gun Policy
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Gun Safety
For every 10.5 guns collected under Connecticut’s gun violence restraining orders, one person was stopped from taking his or her own life, researchers estimate. Eleven states are considering similar policies.
Smart guns hold promise, but firearms makers could implement these proven safety features right now.
Armed With Reason
Studies show that when a woman owns a firearm, it is far more likely to be used against her than by her.
A Colorado district bought 10 military-style guns. They would be better off focusing on “environmental design,” John White says.
Community Violence
Another 30 were shot but survived. In most cases, someone in their own family pulled the trigger.
Politicians have been calling on Americans to arm themselves in the wake of the Paris and San Bernardino attacks, and industry reps say sales are up. But years of research say that keeping a gun in a home increases shooting risks.
An Armed With Reason holiday special.
And contrary to the claims of its authors (one of whom is backed by the NRA), it does not prove that more guns equals less crime.
The conclusion that greater access to guns results in more suicides is nearly unanimous.
The research provides the latest evidence debunking the myth of defensive gun use.
