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“What We Need Is Bullet Control”: Could Regulation of Bullets Reduce Mass Shootings?

“What We Need Is Bullet Control”: Could Regulation of Bullets Reduce Mass Shootings?

Selina E.M. Kerr
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 15
ISBN13: 9781668474648|ISBN10: 1668474646|EISBN13: 9781668474655
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-7464-8.ch067
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Kerr, Selina E.M. "“What We Need Is Bullet Control”: Could Regulation of Bullets Reduce Mass Shootings?." Research Anthology on Modern Violence and Its Impact on Society, edited by Information Resources Management Association, IGI Global, 2023, pp. 1226-1240. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7464-8.ch067

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Kerr, S. E. (2023). “What We Need Is Bullet Control”: Could Regulation of Bullets Reduce Mass Shootings?. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Research Anthology on Modern Violence and Its Impact on Society (pp. 1226-1240). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7464-8.ch067

Chicago

Kerr, Selina E.M. "“What We Need Is Bullet Control”: Could Regulation of Bullets Reduce Mass Shootings?." In Research Anthology on Modern Violence and Its Impact on Society, edited by Information Resources Management Association, 1226-1240. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2023. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7464-8.ch067

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Abstract

Following high-profile mass shootings in the United States, there are policy debates about gun regulation; yet, for the most part, these stall. This chapter suggests that an alternative way to frame this issue would be through “bullet control,” centering on the ammunition used. In order to inflict the greatest degree of damage possible, mass shooters tend to carry large quantities of bullets and large-capacity magazines with them. Harm-inducing bullets, such as hollow-points which penetrate certain parts of the body, have been used in previous mass shootings. Policy proposals could center on these areas to reduce harm in a mass shooting. Another regulation could focus on mandating background checks for ammunition. Interviews were conducted with six participants with knowledge of gun policies and/or gun violence prevention advocacy. Findings from interviews indicate support for these policy proposals. Discussed are ways to increase public support for these proposals via framing strategies. Also deliberated is whether the current political climate is conducive to pass legislation.

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