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Title: States with Higher Gun Ownership and Weak Gun Laws Lead Nation in Gun Deaths

Publication Date: June 2010

What does it say?

States with higher gun ownership and weaker gun laws have more gun deaths while states with a lower percentage of households with guns and strong gun laws have lower numbers of gun deaths.

How can I use it?

Use the information in this report to educate the media, legislators and general public of the dangers associated with weak gun laws and of the urgent need to strengthen federal gun laws, including closing the gun show loophole.

Citation

Violence Policy Center. States with Higher Gun Ownership and Weak Gun Laws Lead Nation in Gun Deaths, Washington, DC: Violence Policy Center, June 2, 2010.