I think the RAND study of the effects of gun control laws may be of interest:
https://www.rand.org/research/gun-policy.html
JB
https://www.rand.org/research/gun-policy.html
JB
I think the RAND study of the effects of gun control laws may be of interest:
https://www.rand.org/research/gun-policy.html
JB
Summary: they compiled an open source database of gun laws going back to 1979 and determined that there is scant evidence any of them actually work.
The Rand Corporation has its roots in the Military but has grown to a Global Corporation. Here is some background:
http://mentalfloss.com/article/22120/rand-corporation-think-tank-controls-america
On the plus side the study has extensive background information available along with analysis and explanation. Be sure to check the Analysis page and click on the boxes for additional information.
https://www.rand.org/research/gun-policy/analysis.html
In addition the Bibliography is probably the most comprehensive list you will find.
https://www.rand.org/research/gun-policy/analysis/references.html
Almost certainly there is specific information in this report that supports our side and it can be cherry picked and quoted to support our side in the same manner that the antis love to quote things out of context.
In the original report be sure to take part in the survey, scroll down on the left green background. It is only four questions long.
https://www.rand.org/research/gun-policy.html
It would be best noticed by sending hard copy if possible. The "Delete" button is too often used before reading...This info would best be used by sending to politicians, anti gunners and fence-sitters. Just preaching to the choir here.