The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence filed suit Monday against the state of New Jersey in an effort to compel the state to enforce its 2002 "smart gun" law. The law requires only "smart" handguns be sold in that state.
Philip J. CookProfessor of public policy, economics and sociology, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke Universitypcook@duke.eduhttp://fds.duke.edu/db/Sanford/cook
An expert on crime and gun regulation, Cook has devoted nearly 40 years to researching the costs and consequences of widespread gun availability. He is the author, with Duke colleague Kristin Goss, of the new book "The Gun Debate: What Everyone Needs to Know" (New York: Oxford University Press, April 2014).
Quote:"Smart guns are an important new option for people who want a gun handy to guard against intruders without the risks to the family associated with conventional guns. It is ironic that pro-gun advocates, who are all about increasing freedom, are trying to prevent gun owners from having this option."