Gun-free zones and active shootings in the United States: a matched case-control studyResearch in context

• Main Authors: Paul M. Reeping (Author), Christopher N. Morrison (Author), Ariana N. Gobaud (Author), Sonali Rajan (Author), Douglas J. Wiebe (Author), Charles C. Branas (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: Background: Most Americans believe that gun-free zones make locations more vulnerable to violent crimes, particularly active shootings. However, there is no empirical evidence regarding the impact of gun-free zones on protecting locations from violence. The objective of this study was to es...