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Lessons in Gun Control From California

Jun 2, 2022

Shawn Hubler, a California correspondent for The New York Times, dives into the state's unique approach to gun control. California boasts one of the lowest gun death rates in the country, a feat attributed to historical influences like the Black Panthers and pivotal legislation following tragedies like the Stockton shooting. Hubler discusses innovative laws, such as gun violence restraining orders, and the challenges posed by ghost guns. He also examines the complex landscape of recent mass shootings and the ongoing push for effective policies.

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Intro

6min

California's Gun Control Evolution

6min

Evaluating the Impact of Gun Control Laws in California

6min

California's Gun Control Success

8min

Addressing Gun Control and Violence in California

6min

As a proportion of its population, California has one of the lowest rates of gun deaths in the United States — 8.5 per 100,000 people, compared with 13.7 nationally.

How did the state get that way?

Guest: Shawn Hubler, a California correspondent for The New York Times.

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Background reading:

Californians are about 25 percent less likely to die in mass shootings, compared with residents of other states, according to a recent study. In a newsletter this week, the Times correspondent Shawn Hubler looked into how and why gun laws there work.

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