Publication Date: August 2009
What does it say?
This study of federal prosecutions documents that terrorists were more than 4 times as likely as other felons to be indicted with firearm possession or use.
Based on the results of this study, the authors recommend enacting a provision to prevent firearm sales to individuals listed on the terrorist watch list.
How can I use it?
Use this study to advocate for the enactment of the Terror Gap bill to stop known or suspected terrorists from buying guns.
Citation
Legault, Richard L., and James C. Hendrickson, “Weapon Choice and American Political Violence: A Comparison of Terrorists and Other Felons in Federal Custody,” Criminology and Public Policy 8(3) (2009):531-555