UD research finds social factors drive decisions about firearm storage
Tarang Parekh was getting ready for work at his apartment in Houston, Texas, in 2022, when he heard gunfire. He’d never heard the sound before, except on TV, but instantly recognized it. He ran downstairs and saw a gruesome scene. It wasn’t something he ever expected to see where he lived. (more…)
Scholars say that, overall, gun violence can be reduced by instituting a risk-based approach to firearms possession and purchases
Recent mass killings in Isla Vista, California, and elsewhere have again raised concern among lawmakers and the media about the possible connection between mental illness and gun violence. A new study sets the record straight and recommends an evidence-based approach to limiting firearms fatalities. (more…)
