Testing for the effects of concealed weapons laws: specification errors and robustness

Article Abstract:

The author reviews the data analysis methods of David B. Mustard and John H. Lott, Jr. in their study on the deterrent value to violent and property crime of laws allowing law-abiding citizens to carry concealed weapons. He asserts that they are correct in their conclusion that such laws do deter violent crime. However, the author believes that there may be errors in their study of the deterrence of property crimes.

Evaluation, Criticism and interpretation, Mustard, David B., Lott, John R., Jr.

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Does the right to carry concealed handguns deter countable crimes? Only a count analysis can say

Article Abstract:

The authors explain why some methods of analyzing data to determine whether concealed weapons laws reduce crime are unreliable. They assert that using sound methods shows that such laws do deter crime.

Models

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Safe-storage guns laws: accidental deaths, suicides, and crime

Article Abstract:

There is no evidence that gun storage laws reduce the number of juvenile suicides or accidental shootings. They increase crime by making it more difficult for people to defend themselves with guns.

Suicide, Accidents

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