+ The Structural Determinants of Justifiable Homicide: Assessing the Theoretical and Political Considerations
- Author:
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MacDonald, John M. / Parker, Karen F.
- Date:
- 2001
- Publication:
- Homicide Studies
- Topics:
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Gun Carrying, Homicide, Legislation and Policy, U.S./National
- Keywords:
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"Shall issue" laws, Gun control law, HOMICIDE, Metropolitan Areas, POLICE
Using data from police homicide reports in 188 cities with populations greater than 100,000 in the United States between 1990 and 1994, the authors explore the causes of justifiable homicide through various...
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+ Right-to-carry concealed weapon laws and homicide in large U.S. counties: The effect on weapon types, victim characteristics, and victim-offender relationships
- Author:
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Olson, D. E. / Maltz, M. D.
- Date:
- 2001
- Publication:
- Journal of Law & Economics
- Topics:
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Gun Carrying, Homicide, Legislation and Policy
- Keywords:
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"Shall issue" laws, concealed firearms, concealed weapon carrying, firearm laws, right-to-carry laws
Analyzing data from the FBI’s Supplementary Homicide Reports, the authors test a previous study’s assertion that laws allowing concealed handguns (“shall-issue” or “right-to-carry” laws) led to a decrease...
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