A Seeded Sample of Concealed-Carry Permit Holders

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A pilot study using a seeded sample finds that gun-carrying and permit holding are accurately reported by concealed-carry permit holders. This is consistent with the findings of past validation studies of gun ownership. Moreover, the similarity in gun uses across the seeded and cross-section samples...

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Main Author: Smith, Tom W. 1949- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2003
In: Journal of quantitative criminology
Year: 2003, Volume: 19, Issue: 4, Pages: 441-445
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Keywords:
Surveys
Validation
Reliability
Firearms
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Summary:A pilot study using a seeded sample finds that gun-carrying and permit holding are accurately reported by concealed-carry permit holders. This is consistent with the findings of past validation studies of gun ownership. Moreover, the similarity in gun uses across the seeded and cross-section samples indicates that both collect consistent data.
ISSN:1573-7799
DOI:10.1023/B:JOQC.0000005443.90669.4b