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In reply to the discussion: Firearm sales hit record levels this holiday season [View all]ellisonz
(27,776 posts)66. Nice try.
This study examined the effectiveness of gun control laws and regulations using state level data. The multivariate statistical regression model suggests that the existence of gun control laws indeed have a deterrent effect on firearm deaths, although this relationship is weaker than previously reported. If, however, the United States had had a uniform gun control law similar to the 1977 Canadian law, the impact may have been stronger than that found here, which relies on systems of laws that vary significantly between states. Accordingly, it appears that the Brady Bill, if implemented properly, may have significant impact on deterring the number of deaths associated with the firearm use.
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and this is the problem with trying to use multivariate analysis to determine causation.
aikoaiko
Dec 2011
#76
"All purchasers under the age of 25 must undergo psychological evaluation by the police."
Simo 1939_1940
Dec 2011
#18
Knifes vs. guns - you know what they say - don't bring a knife to a gun fight...
ellisonz
Dec 2011
#28
"will usually get into trouble with the police and get convicted early in life."
ellisonz
Dec 2011
#59