A theory evaluation of U.S. firearm laws and their likely effectiveness in reducing gun-related crime
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19230517 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Daniel P Mears (0000-0001-8594-5350, Institute of Criminology, corresponding author), Jessica C Arthur (Institute of Criminology) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 104 |
| Pages | 102669 |
| Publication date | 2026-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Criminal Justice (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0047-2352 • E-ISSN: 1873-6203 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2026.102669 |
| OpenAlex | W7160771884 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 35 |
Empirical evidence · Empirical research · Foundation (evidence) · Poison control · Violent crime · Crime Patterns and Interventions · Gun Ownership and Violence Research · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Policing Practices and Perceptions
Mental illness and reduction of gun violence and suicide
How Delinquent Youths Acquire Guns
Impulse Purchases, Gun Ownership, and Homicides
Firearm Homicides in Europe
Assessing the potential to reduce deaths and injuries from mass shootings through restrictions on assault weapons and other high‐capacity semiautomatic firearms
Focused deterrence, strategic management, and effective gun violence prevention
Situational crime prevention as a harm mitigation policy for active shooter incidents
Why do right to carry laws increase violence? Effects on gun theft and clearance rates
A theoretical critique of deterrence-based policy
Situational” Crime Prevention
Effectiveness of Firearm Restriction, Background Checks, and Licensing Laws in Reducing Gun Violence
The Effect of Permissive Gun Laws on Crime
Social Inequality and Predatory Criminal Victimization
Social Change and Crime Rate Trends
The Effectiveness of Legislation Controlling Gun Usage
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |