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Gun Laws and Mass Shootings in the U.S.

The relationship between gun laws and mass shootings in the United States, including the impact of permissive and restrictive laws on firearm deaths.

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Jan 8, 2026

How do gun control laws in the US compare to those in other developed countries?

The United States combines relatively permissive federal and state gun rules with extraordinarily high civilian gun prevalence and firearm death rates compared with other high-income democracies . Oth...

Jan 8, 2026

What are the key differences in gun control laws between blue and red states?

Blue and red states now diverge sharply in the content and direction of firearms laws: Democratic-led states have been tightening regulations on sales, storage and certain weapons while Republican-led...

Jan 8, 2026

How do states with strict gun control laws compare to states with lax laws in terms of mass shooting incidents?

States with more permissive, “lax” gun laws consistently show higher rates of mass shootings and other firearm deaths than states with stricter laws, according to multiple time‑series and cross‑state ...

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