@article{ref1,
title="Contextualizing firearms in mass shooting incidents: a study of guns, regulations, and outcomes",
journal="Justice quarterly",
year="2022",
author="Greene-Colozzi, Emily Ann and Silva, Jason R.",
volume="39",
number="4",
pages="697-721",
abstract="The current study provides a quantitative examination of 634 firearms used in 348 mass shootings (1966-2018) through a unique firearm-level database. Specifically, this work identifies the relationship between the types of firearms, methods of obtainment, firearm regulations, and incident outcomes. <br><br>FINDINGS indicate the most common firearms were handguns. They were often legally obtained by the perpetrator, from independently owned or operated federally licensed firearms dealers. Although handgun-specific regulations did not appear to impact the legality of firearms, assault weapons bans were associated with an increase in illegal obtainment. Furthermore, the presence of a semiautomatic rifle and a higher number of guns were associated with increased casualties. A discussion of key findings provides important implications and future directions for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0741-8825",
doi="10.1080/07418825.2020.1818805",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07418825.2020.1818805"
}