The Influence of Firearm Dealer Openings and Closings on Local Shootings in the U.S.
Objective:
Firearm dealer presence and density are associated with rates of local firearm violence, a significant threat to public safety and collective well-being in the U.S. However, the authors are unaware of any studies that have examined how dealer presence and absence influence shooting rates over time using longitudinal data.
Project Status:
Completed
Principal Investigators:
Daniel Semenza
Co-Investigators: Ian Silver, Richard Stansfield, Brielle Savage