About The Study: This cross-sectional study found that universal background checks alone were not associated with firearm homicide rates, but a permit requirement for the purchase and possession of firearms was associated with substantially reduced rates of firearm homicide. The findings suggest that combining universal background checks and permit-to-purchase requirements is an effective strategy for firearm-related fatality reduction.
About The Study: This cross-sectional study found that universal background checks alone were not associated with firearm homicide rates, but a permit requirement for the purchase and possession of firearms was associated with substantially reduced rates of firearm homicide. The findings suggest that combining universal background checks and permit-to-purchase requirements is an effective strategy for firearm-related fatality reduction.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Michael Siegel, MD, MPH, email mike.siegel@tufts.edu.
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Courtney Benton. (August 1, 2024). Universal background checks, permit requirements, and firearm homicide rates. Scienmag. https://scienmag.com/universal-background-checks-permit-requirements-and-firearm-homicide-rates/
Courtney Benton. "Universal background checks, permit requirements, and firearm homicide rates." Scienmag, 1 August 2024, https://scienmag.com/universal-background-checks-permit-requirements-and-firearm-homicide-rates/. Accessed 3 September 2026.
Courtney Benton. "Universal background checks, permit requirements, and firearm homicide rates." Scienmag. August 1, 2024. https://scienmag.com/universal-background-checks-permit-requirements-and-firearm-homicide-rates/
