Download or read book The Science of Gun Policy written by RAND Corporation and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2018-03-02 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report synthesizes the available scientific evidence on the effects of various firearm policies on firearm deaths, violent crime, the gun industry, participation in hunting and sport shooting, and other outcomes. Based on this synthesis, the authors highlight policies whose effects are better supported by evidence and areas where more and better information could contribute to establishing fair and effective gun policies.