# Firearm Type and Number of People Killed in Publicly Targeted Fatal Mass Shooting Events

## TL;DR

This study investigates whether assault weapons lead to more deaths in mass shootings in the US.

## Contribution

The study empirically evaluates the association between firearm type and casualties in mass shootings.

## Key findings

- Assault weapons are linked to higher numbers of people killed in mass shootings.
- The study provides data-driven insights into firearm impact on mass shooting outcomes.

## Abstract

This cohort study examines mass shootings in the US to evaluate if assault weapons were associated with a higher number of injuries and deaths.