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The Firearms Data Gap.

Allison Durkin1, Brandon Willmore1, Caroline Nobo Sarnoff1

  • 1Allison Durkin is a J.D. Candidate at Yale Law School. Brandon Willmore is a J.D. Candidate at Yale Law School. Caroline Nobo Sarnoff, M.S., is the Executive Director of the Justice Collaboratory at Yale Law School. David Hemenway, Ph.D., is a Professor of Health Policy and Director of the Harvard Injury Control Research Center at the Harvard School of Public Health.

The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics : a Journal of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics
|January 6, 2021
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US firearms data systems are fragmented, hindering efforts to address gun violence. States can proactively improve data collection and accessibility to inform policy discussions.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Data Science
  • Policy Analysis

Background:

  • The current firearms data infrastructure in the United States is characterized by significant limitations in scope and a fragmented structure.
  • Effective strategies to mitigate gun violence and foster informed policy discussions are impeded by inadequate data systems.

Observation:

  • Federal leadership in enhancing firearms data systems is currently lacking.
  • Motivated states possess the potential to address deficiencies in data systems proactively.

Findings:

  • States should conduct thorough evaluations of their existing data system gaps.
  • Expansion of data collection efforts is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of firearms issues.
  • Improving the presentation and accessibility of firearms data is essential for broader utility.

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Implications:

  • Proactive state-level initiatives can fill critical gaps in national firearms data.
  • Enhanced data systems will support evidence-based policymaking and public health interventions.
  • Improved data accessibility can foster more productive and informed public discourse on gun policy.