The Effectiveness of Gun Control Laws

Multivariate Statistical Analysis

Bibliographic Data

ID2816909
AuthorsIk‐whan G Kwon (0000-0002-8705-5172, Saint Louis University), Bradley Scott (Saint Louis University), Scott R Safranski (Safran (United States)), Muen Bae (Inha University)
Year1997
Volume56
Issue1
Pages41-50
Publication date1997-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmerican Journal of Economics and Sociology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0002-9246 • E-ISSN: 1536-7150
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1536-7150.1997.tb03449.x
OpenAlexW1758651928
LanguageEN
Citations received8
References cited12

The purpose of this study is to statistically and empirically evaluate the effectiveness of the gun control laws that have been adopted by states and municipalities. States are divided into two groups: states with no restrictions as to gun use and states with restrictions (e.g., waiting periods, license, etc.). Multiple linear regression models are used to evaluate the relationship between the number of gun related deaths in 1990 and sets of determinants which include state laws and regulations governing the use of firearms. The study results indicate that gun control laws have a very mild effect on the number of gun related deaths while socioeconomic variables such as a state's poverty level, unemployment rate and alcohol consumption, have significant impact on firearm related deaths. These findings suggest that any reduction in resources spent on social programs tied to the Crime Bill may be counter-productive

Computer security · Control (management) · Gun control · Political science · Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Crime Patterns and Interventions · Gun Ownership and Violence Research · Law · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

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