Firearm Purchaser Licensing Teach-Out: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About
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Duration | 6 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Schedule type | Self paced |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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- The best available evidence shows that comprehensive background checks by themselves are insufficient at reducing gun violence, but strong bodies of research demonstrate that states with comprehensive background checks coupled with firearm purchaser licensing, or permit-to-purchase laws, have significantly fewer firearm-involved homicides, fatal mass shootings, and suicides. Additionally, public opinion polling research consistently finds that 75% or more of U.S. adults support firearm purchaser licensing laws and 60% or more of gun owners support these policies.
- This Teach-Out event includes a general overview of firearm licensing policies and evidence of their effectiveness, as well as materials on the social context of licensing, including public opinion polling and differences across geographic areas and groups.
- Over the next four weeks, you are invited to join us as we explore this topic together through brief lessons, weekly discussions, and call-to-action activities for you to undertake in your own community.
- We would also like to acknowledge our funders, the Johns Hopkins Center for Teaching and Learning and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Without their generous contributions, this Teach-Out would not be possible and we are so very grateful for their support.
Firearm Purchaser Licensing Teach-Out: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About at Coursera Curriculum
What is firearm purchaser licensing?
Firearm Purchaser Licensing: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About
Background Checks
Purchaser Licensing
Questions and Concerns about Guns and Gun Violence: Responses from Dr. Cassandra Crifasi
Dr. Cassandra Crifasi Responds
Groundrules for Engagement
How do firearm purchaser licensing systems work?
Understanding Firearm Purchaser Licensing Systems: An Interview with Dr. Alex McCourt
Dr. Cassandra Crifasi Responds, Part 1
Dr. Cassandra Crifasi Responds, Part 2
Elements of State Purchaser Licensing Laws
How does firearm purchaser licensing address gaps present in federal law?
Dr. Cassandra Crifasi Responds
White Paper: The Impact of Handgun Purchaser Licensing on Gun Violence
Infographic on Background Checks and Handgun Purchaser Licensing
How can grassroots efforts advance firearm purchaser licensing?
Firearm Purchaser Licensing in Illinois: A Case Study Conversation with Kathleen Sances
Dr. Cassandra Crifasi Responds, Part 1
Dr. Cassandra Crifasi Responds, Part 2
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