The Science of Gun Policy: A Critical Synthesis of Research Evidence on the Effects of Gun Policies in the United States, Fifth Edition

RAND Corporation eBooks 2026 Book

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Authors: Rosanna Smart, Andrew R. Morral, James Peter Murphy, Rupa Jose, Amanda Charbonneau, Terry L. Schell
DOI: 10.7249/rra4360-2
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Abstract

This report, in its fifth edition, synthesizes available scientific evidence for the effects of various firearm policies on firearm injuries and deaths, violent crime, suicides, the gun industry, defensive gun use, and other outcomes. The authors highlight policies whose effects are more rigorously and reliably demonstrated by existing research, as well as areas in which better information could contribute to establishing fair and effective gun policies.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Gun Ownership and Violence Research Homicide Infanticide and Child Abuse Crime Patterns and Interventions

Publication details

Journal / source
RAND Corporation eBooks
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book