2022 study<\/a> looking at the effectiveness of so-called gun \u201cbuybacks, what the researchers called GBPs, and published by the National Bureau of Economic Research concluded that such \u201cbuybacks\u201d have no measurable impact on reducing violent crime. The paper is titled \u201cHave U.S. Gun Buybacks Misfired,\u201d and was authored by Toshio Ferrazares, Joseph J. Sabia and D. Mark Anderson.<\/p>\n\u201cGun buyback programs (GBPs), which use public funds to purchase civilians\u2019 privately-owned firearms, aim to reduce gun violence,\u201d the paper\u2019s abstract stated. \u201cHowever, little is known about their effects on firearm-related crime or deaths. Using data from the National Incident Based Reporting System, we find no evidence that GBPs reduce gun crime.\u201d<\/p>\n
That said, the abstract continued even further with additional information that should put an end to the fallacy of such shenanigans once and for all.<\/p>\n
\u201cGiven our estimated null findings, with 95 percent confidence, we can rule out decreases in firearm-related crime of greater than 1.3 percent during the year following a buyback,\u201d the abstract concluded. \u201cUsing data from the National Vital Statistics System, we also find no evidence that GBPs reduce suicides or homicides where a firearm was involved.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Deep within the analysis of the research are some other pretty interesting facts the trio discovered.<\/p>\n
\u201cGBPs may fail to reduce gun violence for a number of reasons,\u201d the researchers wrote. \u201cFirst, if the price city governments are willing to pay gun owners is less than the value of the firearm for most sellers, a relatively small number of firearms may be collected. Second, if criminals believe law-abiding citizens (and potential victims) are relinquishing their firearms, then they may be more willing to commit gun crimes following a GBP.\u201d<\/p>\n
The number of firearms collected by Columbus police this year hasn\u2019t been announced, but Mayor Ginther is already promising to hold another one later this year or next. Since research proves these events don\u2019t make anyone safer, maybe the upcoming \u201cbuybacks\u201d will at least make Ginther feel like he\u2019s doing something to fight violent crime.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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![<\/a><\/div>\nA recent gun \u201cbuyback\u201d in Ohio proves once again that politicians will do anything to make their constituents \u201cfeel\u201d safer, whether they really are <\/em>safer or not.<\/p>\nOver the weekend, Columbus leaders held a so-called \u201cbuyback,\u201d which Mayor Andrew Ginther called an \u201coverall safety strategy.\u201d Gift cards of up to $750 were given in exchange for various firearms depending on the type and condition of the guns.<\/p>\n\u201cIf gun violence affects your family, then you have a pretty good sense of why this matters,\u201d Ginther told WBNS TV. \u201cWe\u2019re just grateful that people take their step up in this community and get rid of guns that they don\u2019t need so we keep them out of the hands of kids and folks that shouldn\u2019t have access to them.\u201d<\/p>\nDeputy Chief Elrico Alli of the Columbus Police Department also got in on the media fanfare surrounding the latest \u201cbuyback.\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cWe check their serial numbers, we check the weapons to make sure they are not connected with crimes,\u201d Alli told the news station. \u201cThe important thing is we\u2019re keeping them off the street. We work tirelessly to make sure that the city stays safe and we come up with new programs, new ways to keep people safe and keep people coming to work, live and play in our great city of Columbus.\u201d<\/p>\nWhat neither Ginther or Alli mentioned\u2014and I guess it\u2019s possible that they aren\u2019t even aware\u2014is that such turn-in programs have been proven ineffective by unbiased researchers.<\/p>\nBefore looking at that, however, let\u2019s dissect the term \u201cbuyback.\u201d Since the government never owned the firearms they are attempting to take possession of in the first place, they can\u2019t actually buy them back. In fact, \u201ccompensated confiscation\u201d is a much better term for these events. Of course, that doesn\u2019t sound quite as good on a liberal mayor\u2019s resum\u00e9 as a gun \u201cbuyback\u201d does.<\/p>\nBack to the reality check: A 2022 study<\/a> looking at the effectiveness of so-called gun \u201cbuybacks, what the researchers called GBPs, and published by the National Bureau of Economic Research concluded that such \u201cbuybacks\u201d have no measurable impact on reducing violent crime. The paper is titled \u201cHave U.S. Gun Buybacks Misfired,\u201d and was authored by Toshio Ferrazares, Joseph J. Sabia and D. Mark Anderson.<\/p>\n\u201cGun buyback programs (GBPs), which use public funds to purchase civilians\u2019 privately-owned firearms, aim to reduce gun violence,\u201d the paper\u2019s abstract stated. \u201cHowever, little is known about their effects on firearm-related crime or deaths. Using data from the National Incident Based Reporting System, we find no evidence that GBPs reduce gun crime.\u201d<\/p>\nThat said, the abstract continued even further with additional information that should put an end to the fallacy of such shenanigans once and for all.<\/p>\n\u201cGiven our estimated null findings, with 95 percent confidence, we can rule out decreases in firearm-related crime of greater than 1.3 percent during the year following a buyback,\u201d the abstract concluded. \u201cUsing data from the National Vital Statistics System, we also find no evidence that GBPs reduce suicides or homicides where a firearm was involved.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\nDeep within the analysis of the research are some other pretty interesting facts the trio discovered.<\/p>\n\u201cGBPs may fail to reduce gun violence for a number of reasons,\u201d the researchers wrote. \u201cFirst, if the price city governments are willing to pay gun owners is less than the value of the firearm for most sellers, a relatively small number of firearms may be collected. Second, if criminals believe law-abiding citizens (and potential victims) are relinquishing their firearms, then they may be more willing to commit gun crimes following a GBP.\u201d<\/p>\nThe number of firearms collected by Columbus police this year hasn\u2019t been announced, but Mayor Ginther is already promising to hold another one later this year or next. Since research proves these events don\u2019t make anyone safer, maybe the upcoming \u201cbuybacks\u201d will at least make Ginther feel like he\u2019s doing something to fight violent crime.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nSource link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A recent gun \u201cbuyback\u201d in Ohio proves once again that politicians will do anything to make their constituents \u201cfeel\u201d safer, whether they really are safer or not. 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