+ A better way to disarm batterers
- Author:
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Lininger, T.
- Date:
- 2003
- Publication:
- Hastings Law Journal
- Topics:
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Domestic Violence, Gun Carrying, Law Enforcement, Legislation and Policy, Ownership, U.S./National
- Keywords:
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Brady law, domestic abuser, firearm regulation, sentencing guidelines, statute
The author discussed two underutilized statutes, namely 18 U.S.C. ยง 922(g), enacted in 1994, which prohibits the possession of a firearm by a person who is subject to a restraining order meeting certain...
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+ Firearms, violence, and the potential impact of firearms control
- Author:
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Zimring FE
- Date:
- 2004
- Publication:
- J Law Med Ethics
- Topics:
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Legislation and Policy, Prevention, Public Health, U.S./National
- Keywords:
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Control, Ownership, gun, gun use, user
The author argues that gun control has the potential to save American lives by reducing the use of loaded guns in crimes. He reports that guns account for twice as many homicides as all other means of...
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