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Handgun Control Inc., and Center to Prevent Handgun Violence. n.d.. We have a comprehensive program to combat gun violence. Washington, DC: Handgun Control, Inc., and Center to Prevent Handgun Violence, 1 p.

Center to Prevent Handgun Violence. n.d.. Safety pledge. Washington, DC: Center to Prevent Handgun Violence, 1 p.

Center to Prevent Handgun Violence. n.d.. Kids plus guns: A deadly equation. Washington, DC: Center to Prevent Handgun Violence, 1 p.

Center to Prevent Handgun Violence. n.d.. Every day, 15 kids are killed with guns in America. Washington, DC: Center to Prevent Handgun Violence, 1 poster.

Center to Prevent Handgun Violence. 1994. Every two hours, someone's child is killed with a loaded gun. Washington, DC: Center to Prevent Handgun Violence; Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 1 p.

Wintemute G. 1994. Ring of fire: The handgun makers of southern California. Sacramento, CA: University of California at Davis, Violence Prevention Research Program, 107 pp.

Annotation: This report describes six handgun manufacturers in Southern California which collectively produce more than a third of all handguns made in the United States. The report analyzes and illustrates various models of handguns, how they are marketed by their makers, and what role these firearms play in crime. Regulations which apply to the handgun industry are discussed and suggestions for community action are given.

Keywords: California, Firearms, Handguns, Industry, Regulations

Handgun Control, Inc. 1993 (ca.). In 1992, handguns killed—. Washington, DC: Center to Prevent Handgun Violence, 1 p.

Annotation: This poster shows a picture of a handgun in the colors of the American flag and gives data on the number of people killed by handguns in several other countries and in the United States.

Keywords: Firearms, Gun control, Handguns, Posters, Statistics

General Accounting Office. 1991. Accidental shootings: Many deaths and injuries caused by firearms could be prevented. Washington, DC: General Accounting Office, 47 pp.

Annotation: This report discusses the high incidence of accidental shootings and the methods by which accidental shootings can be prevented. The study asserts that 31 percent of accidental deaths might be prevented by the addition of two safety devices: a child-proof safety device and a loading indicator. The GAO also approximates that 105 injuries for each death occur due to accidental shooting. The report recommends that safety devices and any other preventive measures that would reduce accidental shooting be implemented.

Keywords: Engineering, Firearm injuries, Firearms, Gun control, Handguns, Injury prevention, Legislation, Prevention, Safety equipment, Technology, Unintentional injuries
   

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