The sustained effect of a temporary measure: Urban firearm mortality following expiration of the Federal Assault Weapons Ban - 20/06/22
, Nathan R. Manley , Richard H. Lewis , Peter E. Fischer , Emily K. Lenart , Martin A. Croce , Louis J. Magnotti Abstract |
Background |
The Federal Assault Weapons Ban (FAWB) was in effect from 1994 to 2004. We sought to examine its impact on firearm-related homicides.
Methods |
All firearm-related homicides occurring in three metropolitan United States cities were analyzed during the decade preceding (PRE), during (BAN), and after (POST) the FAWB. Files were obtained from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Rates of firearm-related homicides were stratified by year and compared using simple linear regression.
Results |
21,327 firearm-related homicides were analyzed. The median number of firearm-related homicides per year decreased from 333 (PRE) to 199 (BAN) (p = 0.008). This effect persisted following expiration of the ban (BAN 199 vs POST 206, p = 0.429). The rate of firearm-related homicides per 1 M population also decreased from 119.4 in 1985 to 49.2 in 2014 (β = −2.73, p < 0.0001).
Conclusions |
During the FAWB, there was a significant decrease in firearm-related homicides in three of the most dangerous cities, underscoring the need for better directed prevention efforts.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Highlights |
• | Total firearm-related homicides decreased while the Federal Assault Weapons Ban was in effect. |
• | The rate of firearm-related homicides decreased during the Federal Assault Weapons Ban of 1994. |
• | The rate of firearm-related deaths leveled off after expiration of the Federal Assault Weapons Ban. |
Keywords : The federal assault weapons ban, Firearm-related homicides, Gun violence, Homicide prevention
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Vol 224 - N° 1PA
P. 111-115 - juillet 2022 Retour au numéro
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