+ 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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+ Firearms laws and the reduction of violence: A systematic review
- Author:
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Hahn, Robert A. / Bilukha, Oleg / Crosby, Alex / Fullilove, Mindy T. / Liberman, Akiva / Moscicki, Eve / Snyder, Susan / Tuma, Farris / Briss, Peter A.
- Date:
- 2005
- Publication:
- American Journal of Preventive Medicine
- Link to Published Abstract
- Topics:
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Legislation and Policy, Storage, Supply, U.S./National
- Keywords:
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"Shall issue" laws, Bans and restrictions, PREVENTION, Registration and Licensing, Violence
The effectiveness of seven firearms laws was evaluated through a systematic review of literature. Literature on the following laws was reviewed: bans on specified firearms or ammunition, restrictions...
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