Gun violence as a whole is much more common, and much more deadly, than mass shootings are.
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Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Penn State
More than 40 percent of U.S. adults have a gun in their household, making it hard to get guns off the streets – even if new gun restrictions are passed.
The Department of Education says there were 240 school shootings during a recent school year. Another database only counts 29. How could the numbers be so different – and who is right?
Research is the foundation for evidence-based policies. But because of funding prohibitions, there’s little US research to inform the contentious debate around gun violence and gun control.
No probable cause, no public records – this is not a typical criminal court.
Horrific mass shootings in the US typically renew the national debate about gun policy. A gun researcher explains the lack of funding for study in this area and what that means for informed policy.
American attitudes toward smart guns are complex and do not necessarily follow the patterns we might expect.
The U.S. and France responded to terrorist acts by passing surveillance laws. What could Belgium learn from their example?
Research on background checks for gun purchases suggests there is an increase in gun acquisition a few months after a mass shooting happens.
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