The Impact of the 1994 Federal Assault Weapon Ban on Gun Violence Outcomes: An Assessment of Multiple Outcome Measures and Some Lessons for Policy Evaluation

Koper, Christopher S.; Roth, Jeffrey A.

doi:10.1023/A:1007522431219

The Impact of the 1994 Federal Assault Weapon Ban on Gun Violence Outcomes: An Assessment of Multiple Outcome Measures and Some Lessons for Policy Evaluation

The Federal Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 bans a group of military-style semiautomatic firearms (i.e., assault weapons) and ammunition magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds. Ban advocates argue that these weapons are particularly dangerous because they facilitate t...

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Authors:	Koper, Christopher S. (Author) ; Roth, Jeffrey A. (Author)
Format:	Electronic Article
Language:	English
Published:	2001
In:	Journal of quantitative criminology Year: 2001, Volume: 17, Issue: 1, Pages: 33-74
Online Access:	Volltext (lizenzpflichtig) Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Check availability:	HBZ Gateway
Keywords:	Statistical power 1994 Crime Act gunshot wounds gun homicides large-capacity magazine semiautomatic assault weapon