A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows a correlation between firearm laws and gun death rates among children in the U.S. since 2010. Following the Supreme Court's McDonald v. City of Chicago decision, which weakened regulations, states with lenient firearm laws experienced significant increases in gun-related deaths among youths. In contrast, states with stringent firearms laws, characterized by safety measures, saw declines in gun violence. This research underscores the impact of legislation on public safety and highlights the increasing trend of gun fatalities among children in less regulated states.
The analysis revealed that since 2010, gun death rates among children have risen in states with permissive firearm laws, while they declined in stricter states.
Current research highlights a stark contrast: 33 out of 49 states during 2011-2023 saw an increase in pediatric firearm deaths, with the majority being permissive.
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