Citation

Holst J. J. Emerg. Med. 2014; 46(6): 876.

Affiliation

Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jemermed.2014.04.006

PMID

24943819

Abstract

This retrospective, observational before-and-after cohort analysis sought to determine the effect of a new gun control law in Arizona on gun-related deaths and injuries. On July 29, 2010, Senate Bill 1108 went into effect and removed the requirement for a permit to carry a concealed weapon. This study spanned a total of 4 years, 2 before and 2 after the law was enacted. Victims of violent crimes vs. accidents were identified from police department event data as the population at risk of gun-related injury.

Language: en