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The Latest Misfires In Support Of The ‘More Guns, Less Crime’ Hypothesis, John Donohue, Ian Ayres
The Latest Misfires In Support Of The ‘More Guns, Less Crime’ Hypothesis, John Donohue, Ian Ayres
John Donohue
No abstract provided.
Shooting Down The ‘More Guns, Less Crime’ Hypothesis, John Donohue, Ian Ayres
Shooting Down The ‘More Guns, Less Crime’ Hypothesis, John Donohue, Ian Ayres
John Donohue
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The Impact Of Concealed-Carry Laws, John J. Donohue
The Impact Of Concealed-Carry Laws, John J. Donohue
John Donohue
Thirty-three states have “shall-issue” laws that require law enforcement authorities to issue permits to carry concealed weapons to any qualified applicant who requests one—that is, to adults with no documented record of significant criminality or mental illness. A spirited academic debate has emerged over whether these laws are helpful or harmful. While it is fairly easy to list the possible consequences of the passage of these laws, it has not been easy to come to agreement about which effects dominate in practice. Many scholars fear that these laws will stimulate more ownership and carrying of guns, leading to adverse effects …