How to Define Mass Shootings: Potential Policy Implications.

The Congressional Research Service report discusses the challenges in defining mass shootings, highlighting the lack of a widely accepted definition. Various entities, such as the FBI and Gun Violence Archive, offer different definitions, leading to discrepancies in reported incidents. The report explores debates around defining mass shootings based on fatalities, intent, and context, emphasizing the need for a clear definition to inform policy responses effectively. The report also discusses the potential policy implications of defining mass shootings, including resource allocation and law enforcement support. [Extracted from the article]