Full Report
Co-authored with the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, this report highlights evidence showing gun purchaser licensing laws effective at reducing firearm deaths and offers a set of state-based policy recommendations to address the intersection of alcohol misuse and firearms.
The authors recommend that state gun licensing laws include five core components to maximize public health benefits: Firearms safety training, fingerprinting, in-person application, comprehensive background checks, and waiting periods between application and possession of a firearm.
