Effect of a Ban on Carrying Firearms on Homicide Rates in 2 Colombian Cities

Abstract

An intermittent citywide ban on the carrying of firearms in 2 Colombian cities was associated with a reduction in homicide rates for both cities.

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HomicideMedicineDemographyLaw enforcementIncidence (geometry)Poison controlInjury preventionInterpersonal violenceOccupational safety and healthConfidence intervalEnvironmental healthLaw

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Year: 2000
Type: article
Volume: 283
Issue: 9
Pages: 1205-1205
Citations: 130
Access: Closed

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                                    Andrés Villaveces, 
                                
                                    Peter Cummings, 
                                
                                    Victoria E. Espitia
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2000). 
                            Effect of a Ban on Carrying Firearms on Homicide Rates in 2 Colombian Cities. 
                            JAMA
                            , 283
                            (9)
                            , 1205-1205.
                            https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.283.9.1205
                        

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DOI: 10.1001/jama.283.9.1205