@article{ref1,
title="Explaining state differences in firearm legislation: a South/non-South analysis",
journal="Social Science Quarterly",
year="2022",
author="Kenter, Robert C. and Mayer, Martin K. and Morris, John C.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVE This article explores choices made by states in terms of opposition or support of firearm policies to determine what drives firearm restrictiveness and whether it varies by region. <br><br>METHODS Utilizing standard explanators of state policy choices, we employ a 50-state pooled regression model, using data spanning 25 years to evaluate drivers of state policy decisions in terms of regional firearm restrictiveness. <br><br>RESULTS Evaluating firearm restrictiveness through several equally scored policy windows, including prohibitions for high-risk gun possession, universal background checks, &quot;stand your ground&quot; laws, concealed carry permitting, and buyer regulations, the findings highlight the importance of ideology and poverty in explaining state firearm policy restrictiveness. <br><br>CONCLUSION Our findings highlight the regional distinction and policy drivers that continue to make the South different from the rest of the nation in terms of firearm policy and restrictiveness.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0038-4941",
doi="10.1111/ssqu.13193",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ssqu.13193"
}