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In the 3-year period from 2006 to 2008, pit bull type dogs killed 52 Americans and accounted for 59% of all fatal attacks. Combined, pit bulls and rottweilers accounted for 73% of these deaths. | More »
 
 
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BSL state-by-state

States with BSL

Over 500 U.S. cities have enacted breed-specific pit bull laws. Cities that reside within states containing a "BSL prohibition" clause have effectively implemented them as well.
U.S. Military Bases that Regulate Pit Bulls

States with constitutionally upheld BSL

Supreme courts is in 11 U.S. states, as well as the District of Columbia, have upheld the constitutionality of breed-specific pit bull laws. Learn more in Constitutionality.

International BSL

Many foreign countries have enacted breed-specific pit bull laws too, among them, the UK, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Australia, and more. Please see related blog post.

 
 
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