"The Chicago study."(The President's Column)(Column)
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A study made by University of Chicago law professor John R. Lott Jr. and economics graduate student David B. Mustard indicates that allowing citizens to carry concealed firearms deters violent crime. The report and its effects on the ongoing debate regarding US gun control laws are discussed.
Publication Name: American Rifleman
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0003-083X
Year: 1996
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We all need protection
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Many people are starting to believe the only way to prevent violent crimes against women is to allow them to carry firearms. The reasons for the growth of such sentiments are discussed.
Publication Name: American Rifleman
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0003-083X
Year: 1996
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The president's column
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More state legislatures are passing right-to-carry firearms laws. Statistics show that armed citizens deter criminals and that in 76% of such occasions, their guns were not fired.
Publication Name: American Rifleman
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0003-083X
Year: 1996
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