Statewide prevalence of gun ownership tied to police use of lethal force
Friday, February 14, 2020 - 13:50
in Mathematics & Economics
Police use of lethal force in the United States has triggered public scrutiny of violent interactions between police and citizens. Past research has focused on whether race and levels of violence contribute to this phenomenon. A new study expands on prior research by examining the impact of the availability of firearms. It finds a pronounced positive relationship between statewide prevalence of gun ownership by citizens and police use of lethal force.