Taylor and Francis

An examination of the effects of concealed weapons laws and assault weapons bans on state-level murder rates

  • Academic
  • 10/26/2013
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View ContentAn examination of the effects of concealed weapons laws and assault weapons bans on state-level murder rates

This research suggests that states with assault weapons bans had similar gun rates to ones without these restrictions.


Discussion Questions

Why do some politicians continue to advocate for assault weapons bans if the research suggests their impact is negligible?