Gun Policy News
To Curb Domestic Violence in Maryland, Give Guns to Abuse Victims
24 March 2009
Washington Post, Editorial
The Problem: Guns accounted for more than half of the deaths resulting from domestic violence in Maryland from June 2007 to July 2008. The solution, according to some lawmakers: more guns.
The Maryland Senate may vote as early as today on an amendment that would make it easier for victims of domestic violence to obtain guns. In theory, empowering victims could discourage potential abusers. In practice, adding guns to an already combustible situation is likely to lead... (GunPolicy.org)