Citation

Kleck GD. Fordham Urban Law J. 2011; 39: 1383-1420.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Fordham University School of Law)

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Abstract

The Heller and McDonald decisions rendered certain gun control measures unconstitutional. This Article discusses the kinds of gun control that still may be constitutionally permissible in light of those decisions. It also analyzes which kinds of gun control are effective, first reviewing evidence on the fundamental underlying issue of whether gun ownership levels affect violence rates. This Article then outlines the major forms that gun control efforts have taken and critically reviews the research evidence concerning the impact of gun control measures on crime. Finally, the Conclusion outlines the types of constitutionally permissible gun control policies that should be implemented to reduce crime.

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Language: en