Governor vetoes bill that would’ve allowed domestic violence victims to carry gun without permit

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8. Which reserach are you referring to?

You're a trained psychiatrist as well? Do you know how suicidal thoughts take over in highly stressful situations? You just make these major pronouncement in an authoritative (some might say domineering) tone and expect that everyone should take your word as if it came from on high.

A more humane, effective and sensible response would be to provide victims of domestic abuse with programs that get them out of that situation physically, psychologically and economically. Just handing them a gun is a piss poor solution.

A two-year study conducted on 278 women from a midwest
shelter program helping victims access community resources
and support, create safety plans, and locate advocacy services
found that women experienced decreased physical violence and
depression, increased quality of life, and higher social support.

http://www.rootcause.org/docs/Resources/Research/Empowering-Victims-of-Domestic-Violence/Empowering%20Victims%20of%20Domestic%20Violence-%20Social%20Issue%20Report.pdf