Prof. John J. Donohue III

PODCAST STYLE 🎧

Mass shootings have become disturbingly common in the United States, and the pace has quickened in the past decade. The NRA and pro-gun advocates suggest that more guns can improve safety, while mass shooting survivors and gun safety organizations are pushing for new regulation. When it comes to the laws regulating guns and reducing violence, what does the data support?

In part 1 of this 2-part series, Professor John Donohue of Stanford Law discusses how the interpretation of the Second Amendment has evolved and what his empirical research shows about the effect of the number of guns on crime.

PODCAST STYLE 🎧

Mass shootings have become disturbingly common in the United States, and the pace has quickened in the past decade. The NRA and pro-gun advocates suggest that more guns can improve safety, while mass shooting survivors and gun safety organizations are pushing for new regulation. When it comes to the laws regulating guns and reducing violence, what does the data support?

In part 2 of this 2-part series, Professor John Donohue of Stanford Law continues his discussion of gun laws and its effect on mass shootings and gun crimes in the U.S. He maps the impact of right-to-carry law trends and compares the regulatory framework of the U.S. and several other developed nations. Lastly, he opines on reforms he believes are needed to stem the tide of mass shootings.

With mass shootings frequently dominating the news, is it time for a renewed look at our gun laws? Professor John Donohue explains the current legal landscape and the gaps, and suggests changes that could reduce gun violence in the future.

Frequent mass shootings raise important questions about the effectiveness of US gun laws. Professor John Donohue explains the current legal landscape and the gaps, and suggests changes that could reduce gun violence in the future.