Citation

Hill RP, Stephens DL. Adv. Consum. Res. 1995; 22: 699-704.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Association for Consumer Research)

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Abstract

This paper examines gun-control from a consumer-behavior perspective. To this end, the history of gun control legislation in the United States is provided with a focus on handguns. The contribution of handguns to crime versus their deterrent effects are then discussed. Next is an exploration of the close ties between guns and America as a nation. The paper closes with public policy recommendations that are explicitly consumer-based and attempt to balance the needs of gun owners with the interests of society.