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After looking into the research cited by a doctor from @Docs4GunControl on a local podcast, and realizing how the research was incorrectly cited, I thought I would look into the research cited at:
https://www.doctorsforprotectionfromguns.ca/further-reading.html
After looking into the research cited by a doctor from @Docs4GunControl on a local podcast, and realizing how the research was incorrectly cited, I thought I would look into the research cited at:
https://www.doctorsforprotectionfromguns.ca/further-reading.html
First up is a 
study on firearm suicides and legislation. States with less handgun laws had more overall suicides. What legislation did they find was needed to address this? Background checks and waiting periods.
implemented these laws decades ago.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28455222/
study on firearm suicides and legislation. States with less handgun laws had more overall suicides. What legislation did they find was needed to address this? Background checks and waiting periods. implemented these laws decades ago.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28455222/
Next is another study. Conclusions were states with higher gun laws had lower suicide rates than those without. No calls for gun bans, just laws already has.
The study stated over 50% of suicides are by firearm in. Note that in it’s ~14%. https://doi.org/10.1002/bsl.2408
study. Conclusions were states with higher gun laws had lower suicide rates than those without. No calls for gun bans, just laws already has.The study stated over 50% of suicides are by firearm in
. Note that in it’s ~14%. https://doi.org/10.1002/bsl.2408
Another study on state gun laws. States with more gun laws had few homicides and suicides. Background checks was a big factor between states.
Looking at the laws used to judge states, would rate A+ for gun laws compared to all US states.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/1661390
study on state gun laws. States with more gun laws had few homicides and suicides. Background checks was a big factor between states.Looking at the laws used to judge states,
would rate A+ for gun laws compared to all US states. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/1661390
Next is an Austrian study after it enacted gun laws in 1997. As you can see the laws enacted appear no more restrictive then our current laws, and certainly dont include bans
One FINALLY mentions, and the “switching phenomenon” in suicide methods here
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17766767/
One FINALLY mentions
, and the “switching phenomenon” in suicide methods herehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17766767/
Next is yet another study on the affects of several gun laws in the US. As expected, laws we already have were found to be what works.
Funny enough, assault weapons bans were found to increase homicides
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26972843/
study on the affects of several gun laws in the US. As expected, laws we already have were found to be what works.Funny enough, assault weapons bans were found to increase homicides
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26972843/
Their 6th cited study, while titled differently, is the exact same Austrian study they cited fourth, noted further up.
The next study is my favourite and what started me into digging deeper into their supporting evidence. This was the 2016 study the doc referenced in the podcast I listened to, where his concluding recommendations were gun bans and red flag laws.
https://academic.oup.com/epirev/article/38/1/140/2754868?searchresult=1
https://academic.oup.com/epirev/article/38/1/140/2754868?searchresult=1
Maybe the docs only read the portions they wanted to, but here’s some great Canadian content in the study.
Gun legislation in Canada did not affect overall suicides? Individuals switched to other methods?
Gun legislation in Canada did not affect overall suicides? Individuals switched to other methods?
Thats not what the docs have been telling us. The study even mentions evidence of gun legislation effect on overall homicides is mixed?
Wait, there’s more!
Assault weapons bans and gun buybacks don’t work?
Why is this study in a list of evidence to support their claims?
gun legislation effect on overall homicides is mixed?Wait, there’s more!
Assault weapons bans and gun buybacks don’t work?
Why is this study in a list of evidence to support their claims?
A series of non-study websites are then referenced. No new evidence comes from these. For example, safe storage laws prevent youth gun deaths, something legislated decades ago. Training for parents was suggested as well.
https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/130/5/e1416
legislated decades ago. Training for parents was suggested as well. https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/130/5/e1416
Again another study on states with more guns and suicide rates among youth. States with more guns per capita ultimately have fewer gun laws. Some states had over 52% of homes with firearms. Low rated states had 20%. has 17% and way more laws https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(18)32383-3/fulltext
study on states with more guns and suicide rates among youth. States with more guns per capita ultimately have fewer gun laws. Some states had over 52% of homes with firearms. Low rated states had 20%. has 17% and way more laws https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(18)32383-3/fulltext
Next is an article written in a Nevada University faculty publication. Again with references . 18 points in and not one Canadian study.
Anywho, all suggestions are already in effect in.
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1024&context=som_fac_articles
references . 18 points in and not one Canadian study.Anywho, all suggestions are already in effect in
. https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1024&context=som_fac_articles
Next is a Canadian funded study! Huzzah! Oh, wait, it looked at , 
, 
and 
. Zero here to inform our debate.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31126800/
, , and . Zero here to inform our debate. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31126800/
Next, a Lancet article which doesn’t mention and is focused on and South American countries. Nothing new to inform us here.
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(19)30085-4/fulltext
and is focused on and South American countries. Nothing new to inform us here. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(19)30085-4/fulltext
Finally at #21 in the list I found a based study. We learn that kids shoot their eyes out with BB guns and “powder” firearm injuries have been declining for decades.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29655395/
based study. We learn that kids shoot their eyes out with BB guns and “powder” firearm injuries have been declining for decades. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29655395/
We’re back to a based study on youth suicide and states with more firearms. If you read the previous studies you know safe storage laws are missing from those states, and is the leading recommendation to correct the problem.
has safe storage, next!
https://content.csbs.utah.edu/~rhuef/courses/Notes5321-6321/trauma_article.pdf
based study on youth suicide and states with more firearms. If you read the previous studies you know safe storage laws are missing from those states, and is the leading recommendation to correct the problem. has safe storage, next!https://content.csbs.utah.edu/~rhuef/courses/Notes5321-6321/trauma_article.pdf
This study adds almost nothing to the conversation, but at least it’s . Long term resident youth use firearms in suicide more than recent youth immigrants, who jump to death at a much higher rate. (Ban balconies?)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5589002/
. Long term resident youth use firearms in suicide more than recent youth immigrants, who jump to death at a much higher rate. (Ban balconies?)https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5589002/
Next a study on postpartum mothers. I don’t see anything here about firearms? Maybe I’m missing something? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6461543/
study on postpartum mothers. I don’t see anything here about firearms? Maybe I’m missing something? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6461543/
I see I can only add 5 more tweets to the thread so I’ll be quick. This is only the first section of sources titled “FIREARM LEGISLATION & GENERAL REFERENCES”, I’ll go through the others as well, in a much more compact way as it’s clear most are repetitive and irrelevant.
I found one study that supported the 1994 assault weapons ban in the list. Considering other studies also sourced disagreed, I’ll call it mixed, for now. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/Abstract/2019/01000/Changes_in_US_mass_shooting_deaths_associated_with.2.aspx
study that supported the 1994 assault weapons ban in the list. Considering other studies also sourced disagreed, I’ll call it mixed, for now. https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/Abstract/2019/01000/Changes_in_US_mass_shooting_deaths_associated_with.2.aspx
I’ll end it here for now. I do plan on continuing through the list. At first glance I’m not seeing much different, but who knows. Surely doctors wouldn’t push unnecessary legislation without evidence, right?
Here’s a previous post of some studies I found on gun bans and buybacks. https://twitter.com/dicky_paul_95/status/1341433964985257986
And a point from a study posted on the Harvard Gun Law webpage. The are absolute outliers when it comes to gun deaths. The comparison with simply cannot be done without a full robust study to account for the massive differences between us on firearms.
are absolute outliers when it comes to gun deaths. The comparison with simply cannot be done without a full robust study to account for the massive differences between us on firearms.
Just combining the threads. Click below to continue reading a bunch more studies. https://twitter.com/Dicky_Paul_95/status/1344087364956803079
