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   The Connection Between Gun Laws and Domestic Violence   
      
   The Violence Policy Center’s research led to a realization In states with   
   the most domestic abuse cases, there are lax gun control laws. Likewise,   
   states with high rates of gun ownership have high rates of domestic   
   violence. There is a clear connection between guns and domestic violence.   
      
   The guns don’t only lead to violence. In many cases, they lead to death.   
   In 38% to 69% of male-to-female homicides, the deaths occurred from a   
   gunshot. When an abuser has access to a gun, the violence can quickly turn   
   into murder. When a state limits access to guns, those murders can be   
   prevented.   
   The 10 Worst States   
      
   As far as domestic violence cases go, there a ten states that have a bad   
   reputation. Because domestic abuse often goes unreported, it’s impossible   
   to say with certainty which states are the worst. However, the male-to-   
   female homicides provide an accurate measure. Based on those numbers, the   
   following states have high rates of domestic violence.   
   10. Texas   
      
   In 2014, men murdered 200 women in Texas. Coincidentally, the state has   
   some of the most lax gun laws. If you want a gun for private use in Texas,   
   you don’t even need a background check.You can go into a store and   
   purchase any amount of guns without a background check. You also don’t   
   need to have a state license. With no checks or limits on your purchase,   
   you can get some serious firepower.   
   9. Tennessee   
      
   In Tennessee, men killed 53 women in 2014. Guns were the weapon of choice   
   in 70% of those deaths. In the state, you can get a lifetime open-carry   
   permit. Additionally, gun owners do not have to register or license their   
   guns with anyone. If you have anger problems in Tennessee, the gun laws   
   can make it easy for domestic abuse to occur.   
   8. Georgia   
      
   In 2014, men murdered 84 women in Georgia. Out of those deaths, 65% were   
   related to gunshots. Although federal law now states that domestic abusers   
   cannot buy guns, Georgia once allowed individuals with a history of abuse   
   to buy guns. If there was a report of domestic abuse somewhere, Georgia   
   law enforcement would allow any guns to remain on the scene of the   
   incident.   
   7. South Dakota   
      
   In South Dakota, men murdered seven women in 2014. The state has one of   
   the highest rates of gun ownership in the US. For gun owners, there is no   
   need for a permit or gun license.   
   6. New Mexico   
      
   There were 18 male-to-female murders in New Mexico in 2014. As a   
   contributing factor, the state has lax gun laws.If you own a gun, there is   
   no license or registration needed. Additionally, private gun owners have   
   no background checks.   
   5. South Carolina   
      
   In this state, there were 43 women murdered by men in 2014. According to   
   Guns & Ammo, the state is one of the best for gun ownership.   
   4. Oklahoma   
      
   In Oklahoma in 2014, 63% of the 19 male-on-female deaths related to gun   
   use. There are no permits for gun purchase in the state and no license or   
   registration necessary for firearms.   
   3. Nevada   
      
   In this state in 2014, men murdered 28 women. Carrying a weapon in any way   
   is legal, with or without a permit. Additionally, there is no ban on   
   assault weapons.   
   2. Lousianna   
      
   Men murdered 51 women in this state during 2014. In the state, there is no   
   regulation of assault weapons. If you own a gun, you can bring it into a   
   restaurant or store it in your car. The state also has the 13th highest   
   rate of gun ownership in the US.   
   1. Alaska   
      
   Although men only murdered 11 women in Alaska during 2014, the population   
   of the state is low. This gives it a high rate of domestic violence per   
   capita. According to Gun & Ammo, it is the third best state for gun   
   ownership. Access and use of firearms in the state is easy, and regulation   
   is limited.   
      
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