Gun shows do not increase homicides or suicides
Source: Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Maryland

A new study finds no evidence that gun shows lead to substantial increases in either gun-related homicides or suicides.
The University of Michigan and University of Maryland study also shows that tighter regulation of gun shows does not appear to reduce the number of firearms-related deaths.
“We believe that this analysis makes an important contribution to understanding the influence of gun shows, the regulation of which is arguably the most active area of federal, state, and local firearms policy,” said Brian Jacob, a professor at the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.
“To our knowledge, this is the first study that directly examines the impact of gun shows on gun-related deaths.”

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