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Study finds special courts have no effect on domestic violence
by Jennifer CruzDespite the lack of a rehabilitative effect, the integrated court system showed processing times to be more than two months faster than standard systems.
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BB, airsoft and paintball guns dangerous for kids, study finds
by Daniel TerrillAfter reviewing 176 non-powder firearm injury cases, Dallas medical researchers say the devices should be viewed as “powerful weapons” rather than toys.
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National Journal “Study” Promoting Gun Control: “F” Stands for Fail
by DeltaOperatorManA recent report from NationalJournal.com demonstrates why increasingly frequent “studies” from media organizations, claiming to validate one or another anti-gun viewpoint, should be recognized for...
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Study: Defensive gun use not associated with reduction of injuries during a crime
by Jennifer CruzResearchers 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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Study finds military kids at greater risk for violence, substance abuse
by Jennifer CruzLead researcher Professor Ron Avi Astor believes common factors – frequent moving, separation from parents – may be possible triggers for the behavior.
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Study: Out of 146 self-defense shooting claims across the nation, 12 led to charges
by Jennifer CruzWhile Guns.com routinely publishes stories of defensive gun uses, we wanted to take a deeper look into those cases and see how often charges were filed after the incident.
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Study: Maintaining gun training for self-defense important (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzResearchers looked at how 77 volunteers with various skill levels reacted in self-defense scenarios and those with more training performed better.
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They want brains… the VA, that is
by Jennifer CruzThe VA wants to study the brains of individuals when they are both living and deceased in an effort to better understand – and in turn diagnose and treat – a variety of mental health conditions.
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‘Permit-to-purchase’ law could have prevented church shooting, researcher says
by Daniel TerrillRenowned Johns Hopkins researcher Daniel Webster argues that purchase permit laws are one of the most effective tools available to reduce gun violence.
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Study shows 1 in 20 adults have concealed carry permits
by Chris EgerA report released Wednesday by the Crime Prevention Research Center holds the number of permit holders in the country at an all-time high, topping 12.8 million.
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Females, cadets among highest at risk for suicide attempts
by Jennifer Cruz“Once [soldiers] have completed suicide, there's nothing you can do about it. They are dead,” lead author Dr. Robert Ursano explained. “So you try to work backward.”
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Outdoor Industry Association Segmentation Full Report Now Available
by DeltaOperatorManOutdoor Industry Association (OIA) today published the OIA Segmentation Full Report, which provides access to the full research data from its 2014 attitudinal consumer segmentation study.
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