Debunking Myths

la-1468025515-snap-photo — The National Rifle Association and its allies have their post-shooting routine down cold. They wait a day or two and then respond with a blistering array of attacks against gun-safety advocates calling for reform. No matter what the circumstances…

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Armed Abusers, Unchecked Felons, and Negligent Owners: Why Presidential Action Alone Can’t Solve Some Big Gun Violence Problems

Mar 28, 2016, 12:37 AM 1

Two weeks ago President Obama rolled out a host of executive actions designed to curb gun violence. His proposals aimed to more clearly define who is in the business of selling guns, and to bolster the FBI and the Bureau…

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Data, Debunking Myths, Short Read

Guns as a Defense Against Terrorists? The Stats Say Otherwise

Mar 28, 2016, 12:34 AM 1

Two weeks ago on CBS’s Face the Nation, GOP presidential contender Marco Rubio boasted about purchasing a handgun on Christmas Eve. When asked why he had bought the weapon, the Senator from Florida explained that personal firearm ownership is the…

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A Thanksgiving-Edition Cliff Notes Guide to the Gun Debate

Nov 29, 2015, 9:32 PM 1

Thanksgiving is a time to eat, drink, and, inevitably, fall into heartburn-inducing arguments with family members over politically charged topics. When the topic on the table (as it were) is gun violence or gun laws, things can get heated…

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Why Campus Carry is a Bad Idea: Or Why Alcohol, Hormones, and Guns Don’t Mix

Nov 29, 2015, 9:26 PM 2

In the wake of last month’s shooting at an Oregon college, gun advocates have stepped up their calls for allowing firearms on campus. So-called campus-carry bills are on the legislative docket in Florida and Michigan, and lawmakers are expected to follow…

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Harvard Study Embraced by Gun Rights Advocates Is Neither a “Study,” Nor From “Harvard”

Nov 29, 2015, 9:22 PM 1

In the wake of the Oregon college shooting, the website beliefnet.com caused a stir on social media with an article titled “Harvard University Study Reveals Astonishing Link Between Firearms, Crime and Gun Control.” The post pointed to a “virtually…

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Three Common-Sense Solutions to Gun Violence

Oct 19, 2015, 2:31 AM 5

Note: this column originally appeared in the Washington Post on October 15th, 2015 In the wake of yet another mass shooting, this time at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Ore., conservative commentators have largely resisted the familiar impulse to…

Kenneth Kormanis, right, had dinner with his wife and daughter at All Around Pizza in Virginia Beach, Va., on Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, where anyone who carries a gun or brings a concealed handgun permit is offered at 15 percent discount. (AP Photo/The Virginian-Pilot, Amanda Lucier) MAGS OUT

Data, Debunking Myths, Long Read

Debunking “More Guns, Less Crime” 3.0

Oct 19, 2015, 2:26 AM 3

This article is part of an ongoing series debunking the “More Guns, Less Crime” hypothesis. See also Part 1 and Part 2. We have also critiqued a number of egregious errors in this debate including the fabrication that there…

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More Guns, More Suicides: Why Suicide Prevention Depends Upon Gun Restrictions

Oct 19, 2015, 2:12 AM 6

Note: This article originally appeared in The Trace on September 16th, 2015 Last week the Brady Campaign released an extensively researched report titled “The Truth About Guns & Suicide,” kickstarting a long overdue conversation on the role firearms play…

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Debunking the “Criminals Don’t Follow Laws” Myth 2.0: Why Gun Control Works

Sep 17, 2015, 6:36 PM 11

*Note- This article originally appeared in The Trace on September 8th. This is a continuation of our earlier column debunking “criminals don’t follow laws.” Despite the fact that mass shootings are predominantly an American phenomenon, gun advocates are quick to insist…

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Five Arguments Against Gun Control – And Why They’re All Wrong

Debunking Myths, Long Read

Armed Abusers, Unchecked Felons, and Negligent Owners: Why Presidential Action Alone Can’t Solve Some Big Gun Violence Problems

Data, Debunking Myths, Short Read

Guns as a Defense Against Terrorists? The Stats Say Otherwise

Debunking Myths, Short Read

A Thanksgiving-Edition Cliff Notes Guide to the Gun Debate

Data, Debunking Myths, Long Read

Why Campus Carry is a Bad Idea: Or Why Alcohol, Hormones, and Guns Don’t Mix

Data, Debunking Myths, Short Read

Harvard Study Embraced by Gun Rights Advocates Is Neither a “Study,” Nor From “Harvard”

Debunking Myths, Short Read

Three Common-Sense Solutions to Gun Violence

Data, Debunking Myths, Long Read

Debunking “More Guns, Less Crime” 3.0

Data, Debunking Myths, Short Read

More Guns, More Suicides: Why Suicide Prevention Depends Upon Gun Restrictions

Data, Debunking Myths, Long Read

Debunking the “Criminals Don’t Follow Laws” Myth 2.0: Why Gun Control Works

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