In early 2025, several states introduced new gun control measures in response to rising gun violence. Notable legislation includes universal background checks and red flag laws in states like California and New York. These measures aim to enhance public safety and prevent firearms from falling into the hands of individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others. Source: [broken link removed]Read More →
After a peak in 2020, gun sales have shown a consistent decline annually, with a projected 3.8% decrease in 2025 compared to 2024. State-level gun sales patterns are influenced by a combination of legislative measures and prevailing cultural attitudes. Source: https://www.safehome.org/gun-ownership-statistics/Read More →
Gun violence continues to be a major public health crisis in the U.S., notably as the leading cause of death for children and teens. Efforts to combat this include advocacy for federal gun safety legislation, promotion of safe gun storage practices, and the implementation of community-led violence intervention programs. Concerns have been raised regarding potential cuts to violence prevention programs under the current administration. Source: https://www.lacounty.gov/residents/public-safety/gun-violence-prevention/ Source: https://www.aps1888.org/news/gun-violence-prevention-2025/ Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7081590/ Source: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2025/01/01/gun-violence-prevention-2025Read More →
The judicial branch plays a critical role, with a conservative-leaning Supreme Court poised to potentially overturn existing gun control measures. Legal challenges are ongoing, particularly concerning state-level assault weapon bans and restrictions on public gun carrying, which could significantly alter the legal landscape of gun ownership. Source: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/01/gun-rights-litigation-2025-supreme-court/Read More →
America’s unique, enduring gun problem, explained A shooter opened fire at a Florida Dollar General store on Saturday, killing three people in what Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters described as a racially motivated crime. All three victims are Black Americans. The shooter — a white male in his early 20’s, was armed with a handgun and an AR-style rifle with swastikas painted on it — killed himself before authorities could apprehend him. The incident occurred after the shooter attempted to enter the campus of Edward Waters University, a historically Black university, but was refused entry.Read More →
Gun control advocates say culture, not just laws, must change After hitting a wall in Congress, gun control advocates are increasingly saying they’ll need to change the country’s culture before they can change its laws. That was the message from advocates and experts in conversation at the Aspen Ideas Festival in Colorado on Wednesday. Why it matters: One year ago this week Congress passed its first major gun safety reform bill in decades, which included enhanced background checks for those under 21, funding for mental health and school safety and incentives for states to implement "red flag" laws. But federal policymakers have been unable toRead More →
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npr: Poll: Most Americans say curbing gun violence is more important than gun rights The highest percentage of Americans in a decade say they think it’s more important to curb gun violence than protect gun rights, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll.Read More →