Case Studies

Our case studies highlight examples of LCAV’s recent services assisting activists and public officials working for state and local reform.

Documents may be downloaded by clicking on the underlined title.

Collaborating with Municipal Leaders to Reform State and Local Gun Laws
Analysis and strategy to support the City of Chicago's efforts to secure effective gun policies.

Supporting Local Gun Violence Prevention Strategies
Education, analysis and litigation support for California's local ordinance movement.

Sharing Legal Expertise to Create Effective Local Regulations
Analysis and testimony in support of Columbus, Ohio's proposed ban on assault weapons.

Confirming Local Authority to Regulate Ammunition
Research and advocacy for Albany, New York's ordinance to record ammunition sales.

Curbing Illegal Sales at Gun Shows
Research and analysis to help close the private sale loophole in Illinois.

Interpreting Legislative Language
Research and analysis in support of effective regulations to curb unintentional shootings.

Lending Expertise to Groundbreaking Legislation
Research in support of California’s handgun safety law.

Keeping Guns Out of Dangerous Hands
Research to help states enforce prohibitions on firearms possession.

Pursuing Statewide Policy Reform Under Existing Consumer Protection Laws
Advocating for children and safer handguns in Illinois.

Protecting Important Gun Policies
Advocacy in support of Ohio’s ban on concealed weapons.

Empowering Effective Community Action
Analyzing local authority to regulate firearms.

Facilitating Regional Collaboration to Curb Gun Violence
Outreach and education to help suburban Chicago communities.

Helping Communities Restrict Illegal Firearms Sales
Research and advocacy supporting the regulation of gun shows in California.

Confirming a Community's Authority to Make the Rules
Research in support of an Ohio community’s ban on gun dealers.

Preserving Effective Gun Regulations
Research and analysis to defeat a court challenge to a local Illinois handgun ban.