GROSSMAN, RICHARD S.; LEE, STEPHEN A. - In: Contemporary Economic Policy 26 (2008) 2, pp. 198-206
"We analyze the timing and pattern of adoption of "shall issue" concealed-carry handgun laws. "Shall issue" laws require the authorities to issue permits to qualified applicants; "may issue" laws give the authorities more latitude to reject applications. We find three factors influence the shift...