Nine of the top 10 states for female homicide rates—Alaska, Missouri, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas, North Dakota, Tennessee and Montana—have no requirements for purchasing firearms, and they do not perform background checks for private party purchases. But new data suggests enhanced gun measures are effective at curbing homicides of women in domestic violence situations involving firearms.
Author: Brian Joslyn, Esq.
Brian Joslyn, Esq. is a writer, family man, and the founding attorney of a collection of law firms throughout the state of Ohio. Together with his team, they have handled over 15,000 cases in the central Ohio Courts in a variety of legal sectors. Their expertise in both criminal law and family law have provided them with a multi-faceted perspective of the legal system. While not claiming to be perfect, he likes to share recommendations from his learned experiences for improved quality of life and safety.