Arming Teachers Introduces New Risks Into Schools

During the 2023–2024 school year, there were 49 deaths from gunfire on US school grounds and an additional 116 injuries.

Ensuring Effective Implementation of Laws that Disarm Domestic Abusers

Many states have not fully implemented laws that disarm domestic abusers, leaving survivors at risk.

The Relationship Between Firearms, Mass Shootings and Suicide Risk among LGBTQ+ Young People

One in five LGBTQ+ young people report they or someone they know has been personally impacted by a mass shooting.

Damming the Iron River

In November 2019, an armored convoy of heavily armed gunmen working for the Cartel del Noreste attacked the town of Villa Union, Mexico, shooting at…

Gun Thefts from Cars: The Largest Source of Stolen Guns

On average, at least one gun is stolen from a car every nine minutes in the United States. Secure storage can prevent gun thefts.

Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs: A Guide to Implementation and Costing

“Not every injured person is reflected in a police report—but they are coming to the emergency department. Crisis resources especially have…

Freedom from Fear of Hate-Fueled Violence: Preventing Transgender Homicides

The statistics make it clear: violence against transgender people is a gun violence issue.

Repeal Gun Industry Immunity

New Data, Same Conclusion: Smart Gun Laws Save Lives

Everytown's Gun Law Rankings show a clear correlation between states with strong gun laws and lower rates of gun violence.

Findings from the #NotAnAccident Index, 2015–2021 (Injury Epidemiology)

This study published in Injury Epidemiology assesses the scope of unintentional shootings by children in the US.

Two Decades of Suicide Prevention Laws: Lessons from National Leaders in Gun Safety Policy

In order to understand the variability in state-level firearm suicide rates, Everytown has examined the role of state gun safety policies.

The Smoking Gun

An online resource committed to exposing the gun industry’s role in our gun violence epidemic today.

Ghost Guns Recoveries and Shootings

Everytown Research & Policy has collected examples of reported murders and shootings using ghost guns since 2013.

Inside the Gun Shop: Firearms Dealers and Their Impact

This report spells out the basic facts about licensed dealers and the relationship between these dealers and gun crimes.

The Changing Demographics of Gun Homicide Victims and How Community Violence Intervention Programs Can Help

As we approach summer, it is crucial that community violence intervention programs are accessible and tailored to those most affected.

Recordando y honrando a Pulse: El sesgo anti-LGBTQ+ y las armas están acabando con la vida de innumerables personas LGBTQ+

Pulse es un recordatorio del trabajo que queda por hacer para poner fin a los actos de violencia con armas de fuego.

How Can We Prevent Gun Violence in American Schools?

School leaders and policymakers must support and implement strong gun safety laws and school-based interventions.

Promising Approaches for Implementing Extreme Risk Laws: A Guide for Practitioners and Policymakers

This guide details the best available practices and promising approaches to effective implementation of extreme risk laws.

Beyond Measure: Gun Violence Trauma

This study focuses on trauma from gun violence by listening to the voices and experiences of those directly impacted.

Methodological Note for Beyond Measure: Gun Violence Trauma

The United States is a nation of gun violence survivors. Every day, 120 Americans are killed with guns and more than 200 are shot and…

Summer Youth Employment Programs for Violence Prevention: A Guide to Implementation and Costing

Investing in an SYEP is a cost-effective way to help prevent violence in cities.

Footnotes for How Can We Prevent Gun Violence in American Schools?

These footnotes are a companion to the “How Can We Prevent Gun Violence in American Schools?” brief.

Road Rage Shootings Are Continuing to Surge

Reports of road rage shootings have increased significantly during the pandemic. With easy access to guns, road rage can turn deadly.

Suicidio con armas de fuego en las ciudades: El lado menos conocido de la violencia con armas de fuego en las ciudades

Las tasas de personas que mueren por suicidio con armas de fuego en las ciudades están en aumento.

Armed Extremism Primer: Oath Keepers

The Oath Keepers organize around conspiracy theories and propaganda about the reasonable regulation of firearms.

Sobrevivientes de violencia con armas de fuego en los Estados Unidos

Esta encuesta explora la amplitud de la violencia con armas de fuego en los Estados Unidos y su impacto en los sobrevivientes.

Gun Violence Survivors in America

This survey explores the breadth of gun violence in America and how it impacts survivors.

The Gun Industry’s Power Broker: A Closer Look at the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the Front Group for America’s Gun Makers and Sellers

The NSSF isn’t as well known as the NRA, but it is just as extreme and exacerbates our gun violence epidemic.

Be SMART

The Be SMART campaign raises awareness about how secure gun storage can save children’s lives.

Guide to Using Extreme Risk Orders to Save Lives

This guide presents the state of play in the states with Extreme Risk laws and aims to lift up examples of effective implementation.