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Study: Reducing proactive policing could reduce major crime

by Brian Seay

Researchers looked at data from the NYPD during a slowdown a few years ago and cross referenced that with major crime complaints submitted by residents.

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Study: California gun thefts from retailers jumped 174 percent in 2016

by Christen Smith

The study shows licensed dealers lost 690 guns to theft in 2016, a 174 percent increase over the year before and quadruple the number of firearms stolen in 2013 and 2014.

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Study: Southern U.S. a hotbed for gun theft

by Christen Smith

Between 2012 and 2015, thieves lifted $328 million worth of guns from private owners across the southern U.S., according to a study released this week.

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6 Baltimore teens indicted for firearms thefts, carjackings

by Andrew Shepperson

Six Baltimore teenagers were indicted on a slew of criminal charges relating to burglaries in 2015 in which the defendants allegedly tried to steal handguns, rifles and shotguns.

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“The War on Guns” offers a Lott of information to counter anti-gunners

by Eve Flanigan

John Lott recently released a new book, The War on Guns, that’s touted to be the definitive guide to countering all the current arguments for gun control.

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Albuquerque police warn of increase in burglaries, gun thefts (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Along with the increase, Tanner Tixier with the APD, says a growing number of non-violent property crime offenders are opting to use guns for further gain.

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Study: Defensive gun use not associated with reduction of injuries during a crime

by Jennifer Cruz

Researchers found less than half of the victims – armed or not – chose to fight back against their assailants during the commission of a crime.

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