Major Shootings Led to Tougher Gun Laws, but to What End? – The New York Times
Major legislation is often spurred by tragedy. Experts are uncertain about the extent that gun control laws have improved safety and curbed violence.
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It’s difficult to directly link declines in crime or gun violence to any specific law, given the limited scope and loopholes in each one, according to experts and research. more…
The article surveys the history of gun legislation in the USA. An interesting and possibly helpful reference, with some attempts at analyzing the effects. As usual, partisans on both sides prove the adage, “figures don’t lie, but liars can figure.” [dcsj]
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