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The association between permit-to-purchase laws and shootings by police.

Cassandra Kercher CrifasiJulie WardAlex D McCourtDaniel WebsterMitchell L Doucette
Published in: Injury epidemiology (2023)
Our study found that PTP laws were associated with significantly lower rates of shootings by police. Removing restrictions on civilian concealed carry was associated with significantly higher rates. State-level firearm policies may be a lever to address shootings by police.
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  • public health