Publication Date: June 2009
What does it say?
Over the two-year period May 2007 through April 2009, concealed handgun permit holders have slain:
- seven law enforcement officers resulting in criminal charges or the suicide of the shooter. All of the killings were committed with guns. An additional three law enforcement officers were injured in these incidents.
- at least 44 private citizens resulting in criminal charges or the suicide of the shooter. All but one of the killings were committed with guns. An additional six private citizens were injured in these incidents.
How can I use it?
Use this report to document the devastating effects of policies to allow just about anyone to carry a concealed gun in public.
Citation
Rand, Kristen. Law Enforcement and Private Citizens Killed by Concealed Handgun Permit Holders: An Analysis of News Reports, May 2007 to April 2009. Washington, DC: Violence Policy Center, 2009.