Gun violence remains a pressing issue in the United States, with mass shootings becoming devastatingly commonplace. Recent research has begun to delineate the impacts of specific gun laws on these tragedies, particularly when it comes to preserving the lives of children. A study led by Dr. Pamela Emengo of Stanford University shines a vital light on the relationship between bans on large-capacity magazines and pediatric deaths in mass shootings. By examining data from 2009 to 2020, the study provides significant insights into which legislative measures may effectively protect some of society’s most vulnerable individuals.
According to the analysis, which encompassed 178 pediatric mass shootings, stringent regulations against large-capacity magazine sales correlate with a dramatic reduction in the number of child fatalities during these events. Specifically, Emengo reported a staggering 91% decrease in pediatric deaths linked to mass shootings where such restrictions were in place (OR 0.09, 95% CI 0.02-0.47, P
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