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NSSF: Misleading Story on Gun Ownership Chases Own Tail

Perspective from the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

NSSF: Misleading Story on Gun Ownership Chases Own Tail

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A new study seeks to connect gun ownership levels and concealed carry laws with mass shootings and other firearm homicides. The author, Emma E. Fridel of Florida State University, attempts to compare the impact of gun ownership and concealed carry legislation on the incidence rate of mass shootings and firearm homicide in the U.S. from 1991-2016. How does the author do this? By using questionable data to argue for predetermined conclusions. This is agenda-driven “research” at its worst.

An Exercise in Cognitive Dissonance

The study is a wonderful case...

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