How Can Gun Violence Be Reduced? | The Brady Law Does Not Reduce Violent Crime
James Bovard is a columnist and an adjunct analyst at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, a Washington, D.C.–based public interest group dedicated to the principles of free enterprise and limited government. He is also the author of several books, including Shakedown: How Government Screws You from A-Z and Lost Rights: The Destruction of American Liberty.
Summary: The Brady Law—which requires a background check before a gun can be purchased—has not been an important factor in reducing crime. Supporters have exaggerated the number of people...
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