Regulating Guns: Smart Laws & Dumb Laws

An interview with Prof. John J. Donohue III
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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.

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