Journal of Interpersonal Violence - New study concludes firearm ownership does not cause crime

Journal of Interpersonal Violence XX(X) 1 –12 ^ | 2010 | Samara McPhedran1, Jeanine Baker, and Pooja Singh

[marktwain]

It is pertinent to note that the level of legislative restriction surrounding

firearms ownership differs between the three countries. For example, Canada

and New Zealand permit the ownership and use of the types of firearms that

are banned in Australia. In addition, Canada, like Australia, mandates registration

of all firearms whereas New Zealand, unlike Canada and Australia, does not

require registration of all firearms.

However, these differences do not appear

to be reflected in the long-term declines in homicide rates, suggesting the

need to consider other explanations for the trends.

[marktwain]

The url is for a posting on opencarry.org.

[from occupied ga]

New study concludes firearm ownership does not cause crime

They needed a study to determine this? Do they also need a study to determine that if you step off a building you'll fall? A study to determine if you stand in the ocean you'll get wet?

[algernonpj]

Abstract found here:
http://jiv.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/0886260510362893v1

Article itself requires subscription:
http://jiv.sagepub.com/cgi/rapidpdf/0886260510362893v1

[bunkerhill7]

Have gun, no problems