Can ‘red flag’ laws curb gun violence? Here’s what the research says.
There is research showing red flag laws may be effective in preventing suicides, but there appears to be minimal research associating red flag laws with reducing mass shootings.
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Articles, explainers, research roundups and tip sheets about guns and gun policy
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How journalists cover mass shootings: Research to consider
We’ve gathered research that examines how journalists cover mass shootings, including how they portray shooters of different races, religious backgrounds.
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6 tips for reporting on gun policy and gun violence
“There’s some basic stuff about the laws that I think is misunderstood,” Jon Vernick, professor at JHU’s Bloomberg School of Public Health, said.
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Covering gun violence in America: Tips from German Lopez
Vox’s German Lopez discusses gun violence in the U.S. and what journalists can do to improve their coverage.
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Research roundup: Who stores guns safely?
Safe gun storage can limit unauthorized users’ access to firearms. This roundup features recent research on the topic.
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How the news media portray gun owners: Research to consider
We’ve gathered research to help journalists consider how they cover a group with whom some appear to have trouble relating: gun owners and people who use firearms.
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Gun violence prevention in schools: Strategies and effects
What are schools doing to prepare against gun violence? We’ve gathered research on strategies and effects.
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1 in 4 handgun owners carry loaded weapons monthly
About a quarter of U.S. adult handgun owners carry a loaded firearm with them at least once a month, a new study suggests. Around a third do it on a daily basis.
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‘Campus carry’ and the concealed carry of guns on college campuses: A collection of research
2016 review of research related to “campus carry,” or the debate about whether colleges should allow individuals with concealed carry permits to bring guns onto school property.
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The online gun market: A legal analysis of impacts on gun control
A 2014 study published in the John Marshall Journal of Information Technology and Privacy Law looks at the loosely-regulated internet gun market and its impact on gun control.
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