Correction to: Association between Firearm Laws and Homicide in Urban Counties

Abstract

The authors would like to publish this erratum to correct estimates generated from regression analyses due to errors discovered in the coding of some state laws. The following corrections to the laws in Table 1 are warranted: 1) Michigan no longer requires a permit-to-purchase for handgun sales by licensed dealers effective December 18, 2012 (permits are still necessary for private transfers); 2) Connecticut enacted a law prohibiting firearm purchases for violent misdemeanants effective October 1, 1994; and 3) the implementation dates for violent misdemeanant prohi

Consensus-Driven Priorities for Firearm Injury Education Among Medical Professionals

“…[48][49][50] Peer (nonpartner) violence is an important contributor to firearm-related morbidity and mortality; indeed, it is the leading cause of death among non-Hispanic, Black American males aged 15 to 34 years. 51,52 Our advisory group prioritized understanding the epidemiology of these injuries 53 ; the role of the social determinants of health 54 ; and evidence-based policies, [55][56][57] programs, 58 and strategies 59 that can reduce peer violence. Our advisory group had consensus that medical professionals should be trained in best practices for screening and counseling victims of peer violence 60 and understand the role and effectiveness of hospital-and community-based violence prevention programs.…”

Gun Homicide Research: What We Know and Where We Need to Go

“…One policy that acts as an implementation mechanism for firearm restrictions is the handgun purchaser licensing law, which generally requires that prospective gun purchasers obtain a background check (regardless of whether they purchase through a private party or a licensed firearms dealer) that often is conducted at a local governmental agency, such as a police department, and can include fingerprinting and other additional safety-focused steps. These laws have been associated with lowered incidence of multiple categories of gun violence (Crifasi et al, 2018; Webster et al, 2020). With research suggesting that nearly half of mass shooters may have gun purchase prohibitions (Zeoli & Paruk, 2020), and evidence that handgun purchaser licensing laws were associated with a significant reduction in gun homicide in large, urban counties (Crifasi et al, 2018), this policy may help reduce both mass shootings and community gun homicides by preventing some would-be shooters from acquiring guns.…”

“…These laws have been associated with lowered incidence of multiple categories of gun violence (Crifasi et al, 2018; Webster et al, 2020). With research suggesting that nearly half of mass shooters may have gun purchase prohibitions (Zeoli & Paruk, 2020), and evidence that handgun purchaser licensing laws were associated with a significant reduction in gun homicide in large, urban counties (Crifasi et al, 2018), this policy may help reduce both mass shootings and community gun homicides by preventing some would-be shooters from acquiring guns.…”

“…Conversely to policies that reduce or restrict access to guns for dangerous individuals, on the aggregate, policies that increase gun access or ownership among adults have been associated with increases in gun homicide (for example, see Siegel et al, 2020). Recent research evidence suggests permissive concealed carry laws increase homicide rates (Crifasi et al, 2018; Donohue et al, 2019). Additionally, a recent systematic review found that laws that provide civilians greater rights to use deadly force in self-defense (e.g., stand your ground laws) are associated with increases in homicide rates (Yakubovich et al, 2021).…”

Evidence to Assess Potential Policy-Oriented Solutions for Reducing Adolescent Firearm Carriage

“…In studies of permit-topurchase licensing policies, researchers found they were associated with reductions in firearm suicides and homicides [24][25][26][27] but not intimate partner homicide. 28 Conversely, in studies of point-of-sale background checks for private sales, researchers have generally not identified decreases in firearm mortality, [28][29][30][31] although background checks for private sales have been associated with reductions in firearm diversion. 32,33 Finally, given that states may differentially implement policies, analyzing state-level implementation methods is an important consideration for future studies.…”