Criminal charge history, handgun purchasing, and demographic characteristics of legal handgun purchasers in California.
Veronica A PearMona A WrightAaron B ShevGaren J WintemuteRose M C KagawaPublished in: Injury epidemiology (2021)
Despite California's stringent firearm purchase laws, more than 1-in-6 handgun purchasers had a criminal charge history at purchase. This proportion may be higher in states with less restrictive firearm purchasing eligibility criteria.
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