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Mass Shootings: How Do We Stop Them?

Science Vs

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Is There a Difference Between an Assault Weapon and a Regular Handgun?

Most mass shooters don't use assault weapons. They're more likely to use some other kind of gun, even a regular handgun. The evidence is mixed, but overall we just don't see a clear drop in the number of mass shootings when these bans are in effect. Another reason that these bans may not have cut down on the number ofmass shootings is because of the way the laws are written.

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