The Future of Firearm Violence Prevention: Building on Success
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Firearm-related violent incidents have declined since 1993 as law enforcement and other policy changes have reduced the availability of guns and increased the disincentives to use them. Increased police patrols in areas of high crime, and strong federal enforcement of gun laws, have suppressed some firearm crimes. Background checks for gun buyers, pressure on manufacturers to mitigate "straw" purchases, and tougher licensing requirements for dealers have contributed to reductions in gun violence.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1999
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Tracing the Brady Act's Connection With Homicide and Suicide Trends
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The impact of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act on interstate gun trafficking needs to be determined, A study published in 2000 showed that the law did not decrease homicide rates. However, many guns used in crimes are purchased out of state.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2000
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Subsequent Criminal Activity Among Violent Misdemeanants Who Seek to Purchase Handguns: Risk Factors and Effectiveness of Denying Handgun Purchase
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Denying people convicted of a misdemeanor the right to buy a handgun may decrease the crime rate among this group. This was the conclusion of researchers in California, which has denied handgun purchases by violent criminals since 1991.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2001
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