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The Supply Side of Violence: How Gun Dealers Fuel Firearm Trafficking
Examining the scale of firearm trafficking in the U.S., how gun dealers fuel it, and a roadmap for state action to help protect communities.
Disarming Fear: Debunking Myths of Defensive Gun Use
Unpacking Arming Teachers Laws
To prevent tragedies we must implement strong school safety solutions, but arming teachers is not one of them.
Printing Violence: Urgent Policy Actions Are Needed to Combat 3D-Printed Guns
Policymakers, technology firms, and civil society must act urgently to address the dangers of 3D-printed firearms (3DPFs).
“Chaos and Uncertainty”: A Concealed Carry Mandate is Dangerous and Unpopular
Mass Shootings in the United States
Mass shootings haunt our nation’s collective conscience. Each breaking-news alert results in grief at the acts of preventable violence.
At the Forefront of Gun Safety: Removing Illegal Guns
While gun violence continues to spike across the country, illegal gun removal programs provide real hope about progress on new solutions.
How To Stop Shootings and Gun Violence in Schools: A Plan to Keep Students Safe
We need meaningful actions to keep our schools safe, actions that address what we know about gun violence in America’s schools.
The Economic Cost of Gun Violence
In an average year, gun violence in America kills 40,000 people, wounds nearly twice as many, and costs our nation $557 billion.
Everytown Gun Law Rankings
Our annual Gun Law Rankings measure states based on 50 key gun safety measures.
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Michigan Firearms Trafficking and Crime Gun Fact Sheet
Michigan is facing a crime gun crisis—and the evidence points squarely at the state’s own federally licensed gun dealers.
Fact SheetWisconsin Firearms Trafficking and Crime Gun Fact Sheet
Wisconsin is facing a crime gun crisis—and the evidence points squarely at the state’s own federally licensed gun dealers.
Fact SheetNew Mexico Firearms Trafficking and Crime Gun Fact Sheet
New Mexico is facing a crime gun crisis—and the evidence points squarely at the state’s own federally licensed gun dealers.
Fact SheetAppendix 3: Methodology to Calculate Annual Revenue of Trafficked Crime Guns
While the percentage of crime guns relative to firearm sales is small, the overall number of crime guns is itself staggering.
AppendixAppendix 2: Crime Gun Intelligence Firearm Trafficking Indicators
What is Crime Gun Intelligence? Crime Gun Intelligence (CGI) is primarily trace data associated with crime guns recovered in a particular jurisdiction. When available, CGI…
AppendixAppendix 1: Understanding Crime Gun Tracing to Prevent Gun Violence
How are firearms traced? Crime gun tracing is an important tool for law enforcement to trace the lawful chain of custody of a firearm in…
AppendixTrain SMART
Train SMART is a new approach to firearm training with online courses for prospective, first-time, and seasoned gun owners.
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Changing the Channel: Investigating YouTube’s New Efforts to Stop Gun Sales
YouTube has long been awash in violent firearms content and the home to growing communities of gun extremists. This content is so widespread on the…
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Road Rage Shootings Remain Alarmingly High
ReportNew Data, Same Conclusion: Smart Gun Laws Save Lives
ReportThose Who Serve: Addressing Firearm Suicide Among Military Veterans
Veteran suicide is a devastating and worsening crisis, and addressing the unique role guns play is an integral part of ending it.
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Champions at Work: Extreme Risk Protection Orders in Action
ERPO champions share their insights on how to effectively implement extreme risk laws.
Case StudyLocal Gun Violence Dashboards
Everytown's toolkit outlines 10 steps to launching and effectively using a local gun violence dashboard, and the benefits of doing so.
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How Guns Fuel Violence Against Transgender People in America
Black trans women are bearing the brunt of a crisis of gun violence, often at the hands of perpetrators who are prohibited from owning guns.
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Preventing Gun Violence by Investigating Attempted Gun Purchases by Domestic Abusers
Under federal and state law, certain individuals are prohibited from buying and possessing firearms because of their history of certain criminal convictions, restraining orders, or…
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Everytown Resource Guide for Survivors of Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence
Fact SheetWho is Manufacturing the Guns Used in Crimes?
The same manufacturers who are engaging in risky business practices to profit the most from gun sales are also behind the most gun crimes.
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The Transition to Civilian Life: A Critical Moment for Gun Suicide Prevention Education
The Transition Assistance Program is a prime opportunity to share secure storage information with new veterans to prevent gun suicide.
Everytown Research & Policy
Navigating the VOCA Funding Process
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Crime Victim Compensation: Financial Assistance after a Crime
Fact SheetPart Four: Gun Violence Recovery
Address Primary and Secondary Trauma Extensive research on trauma caused by gun violence indicates that it extends far beyond those killed or wounded in the…
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Part Three: Gun Violence Response
The first hours immediately following a gun violence incident are likely to be fear-inducing, fast-moving, and chaotic. It is critical that safety and trauma-informed practices…
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Part Two: Gun Violence Preparation
For state affiliate leaders and staff and for local leaders, staff, and worksite leaders—like building representatives and faculty liaisons—the preparation section provides both association-focused and…
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Part One: Gun Violence Prevention
Trauma-informed and restorative practices play a crucial role in maintaining strong connections between students, their peers, and educators within the school community. Across all education…
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NEA School Gun Violence Prevention and Response Guide
We published the guide’s four sections—on prevention, preparation, response, and recovery—separately to facilitate their use. Each part includes material for Pre-K–12 schools and institutions of…
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Gun Violence Is Down in Our Cities. Why Not Also in Our Schools?
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Fear versus Facts: Gun Violence is Definitely Down
Is violent crime on the rise in the United States? This election season, if you’re listening to fear-mongering media1…
ReportDual Tragedies: Domestic Homicide-Suicides with a Firearm
Guns are the centerpiece of the dual tragedies of intimate partner homicide and suicide. We must reduce abusers’ access to guns.
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Methodological Note for Dual Tragedies: Domestic Homicide-Suicides with a Firearm
On average, more than once per day in the United States, a tragedy occurs where a perpetrator kills an intimate partner, and then dies by…
Methodological NoteParanoia and Profit: Armed Extremism and the Gun Industry’s Role in Fostering It
Meanwhile, the industry works with its political allies to make these weapons available to anyone, anywhere, at any time, demonizing those who want to keep…
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