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The Most Effective Gun-Control Laws Target Who Buys Guns — Not Which Guns They Buy

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Which types of laws—or combinations of laws—actually reduce homicides?

New research that analyzes state-level homicide rates over a quarter-century provides some clear answers

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Tom Jacobs is a senior staff writer at Pacific Standard, where he specializes in social science, culture, and learning.

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