Date of Award
2009
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Submission Date
October 2026
Abstract
In 1987, Florida passed a Right to Carry Law, allowing citizens to purchase a concealed weapons license. Bill proponents believe that an armed citizenry will deter crime. This study examines the relationship between gun control legislation and violent crime in Florida. By using multiple regression analysis, I conclude that gun control legislation has a significant effect on homicide rates, and the presence of national economic conditions is associated with violent crime in Florida.
Recommended Citation
Mathews, Sunil., "Gun control in Florida" (2009). Harriet L Wilkes Honors College Theses 2003 - 2009. 120.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_honors_1/120
Extent
[v], 25 p.
Identifier
781626429
COinS
Comments
by Sunil Mathews.