Reports

Armed Assembly: Guns, Demonstrations, and Political Violence in America

Armed demonstrations are nearly six times as likely to turn violent or destructive compared to unarmed demonstrations.

Armed Extremism Primer: The Boogaloo

The boogaloo movement has risen to national prominence as a new and dangerous subset of the extreme right in the United States.

More Than Brawlers: The Proud Boys and Armed Extremism

Many far-right groups, including the Proud Boys, use fearmongering and conspiracy theories in an attempt to stop any reform of gun laws.

The Firearms Industry and the Paycheck Protection Program

Despite a record year in sales and demand, the firearms industry received extensive support from the paycheck protection program in 2020.

Alternative Dispatch Programs

Creating alternative dispatch options that connect people in crisis with mental health services is key in preventing police gun violence.

Five Things to Know About Crime Guns, Gun Trafficking, and Background Checks

The current patchwork of state laws makes it easy for individuals to traffic firearms from states with weaker gun laws.

Gun Violence and COVID-19 in 2020: A Year of Colliding Crises

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a pronounced impact on gun violence in the United States.

Hurdles to Healing: Removing Barriers to Victim Compensation Funds

Victim Compensation funds are available to survivors of gun violence, but obstacles and restrictions make the funds difficult to access.

Community-Led Services for Survivors

Community-led services can assist survivors by responding to incidents of gun violence in their community and providing ongoing care.

Unchecked: An Investigation of the Online Firearm Marketplace

The online firearm marketplace has emerged as a growing market for anonymous gun purchases through websites such as Armslist.

The Role of Guns & Armed Extremism in the Attack on the U.S. Capitol

The attack on the U.S. Capitol is the latest demonstration of the danger armed extremism poses to our democracy.

The Dangers of Shooting First: “Stand Your Ground” Laws Are a License to Kill

The Danger of Guns on Campus

Guns on campus are likely to lead to more shootings, homicides, and suicides, and they’re unlikely to prevent mass shootings.

A Deadly Year in Cities — And How Policymakers Can Respond

While the long term effects of COVID-19 still aren’t fully clear, it is evident that cities have experienced historic levels of violence.

Undeniable: How Long-Standing Loopholes in the Background Check System Have Been Exacerbated by COVID-19

Loopholes must be addressed to ensure that guns are not sold without a completed background check.

A More Complete Picture: The Contours of Gun Injury in the United States

Nonfatal gunshot wounds account for an enormous portion of the gun violence epidemic in America.

Firearm Suicide By Congressional District

There are 52 firearm suicides on average per congressional district each year, yet there is district-level variation across the country.

Armed and Dangerous: How the Gun Lobby Enshrines Guns as Tools of the Extreme Right

For decades, the gun lobby has enabled extremists to access guns through its opposition of common sense gun laws.

The Impact of Active Shooter Drills in Schools

Since the 1999 Columbine shooting, active shooter drills have proliferated in America’s school systems at an exponential rate.