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Page 2NRA in Crisis: 2020
Our exclusive report investigates the allegations of extortion, corruption, and a failed coup attempt in the NRA in 2020.
ReportExtreme Risk Laws Save Lives – Extreme Risk Laws By State
StatePolicy NameEffective Date1The effective date is the date the law first took effect in the state. The law may have been…
AppendixExtreme Risk Laws Save Lives – Stories
These stories illustrate the importance of Extreme Risk legislation in removing firearms from dangerous situations.
AppendixExtreme Risk Laws Save Lives
Extreme Risk laws, or “red flag” laws, empower family or police to intervene and temporarily prevent someone in crisis from accessing guns.
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How COVID-19 Has Made a Federal Background Check Loophole Even Deadlier
More background checks were run in March 2020 than at any other time since the creation of the background check system.
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Permitless Carry: Carrying a Concealed Gun in Public with No Permit and No Training
Permitless carry legislation is part of the NRA’s broader agenda to weaken and repeal important gun safety measures.
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The Impact of School Safety Drills for Active Shootings
Lockdown, Lockdown. Lock the door.Shut the lights off, Say no more.Go behind the desk and hide.Wait until it’s safe inside.Lockdown, Lockdown, it’s all…
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A Fund for Healing: VOCA Grants for Violence Reduction
The Needs Of Gun Violence Victims In America America’s gun homicide rate is tragic and unique—it is 25 times higher than that of other high-income…
ReportDomestic Violence and Firearm Surrender in Rhode Island
Since the law was enacted, there has been a seven-fold increase in the number of domestic abusers who were ordered to surrender their guns.
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Domestic Violence and Firearm Surrender in Rhode Island
View the original report Domestic Violence and Firearm Surrender in Rhode Island Appendix A: Legal Analysis The Protect Rhode Island…
AppendixThose Who Serve: Addressing Firearm Suicide Among Military Veterans
Findings Veteran firearm suicide is a virulent strain of a larger crisis. Firearm suicide is a significant public health crisis in the United States, claiming…
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Guns and Violence Against Women: America’s Uniquely Lethal Intimate Partner Violence Problem
Laws keeping guns out of the hands of abusers are associated with lower rates of violence against women and intimate partner homicides.
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City Gun Violence Reduction Insight Portal
CityGRIP is an online clearinghouse of data-informed gun violence reduction strategies.
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Unload, Lock, and Separate: Secure Gun Storage Practices to Reduce Violence
Secure gun storage practices should include unloading the ammunition, locking the gun, and storing it and ammunition in separate locations.
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Firearm Suicide in the United States
Claiming the lives of more than 23,000 Americans every year, firearm suicide is a significant public health crisis.
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The Impact of Gun Violence on Children and Teens
Children's exposure to gun violence has far reaching effects: An estimated three million children witness a shooting each year.
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Disarm Hate: the Deadly Intersection of Guns and Hate Crimes
Armed and hateful Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2018 On October 27, 2018, a gunman entered Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue armed with an AR-15 and three handguns.
Fact SheetArming Teachers Introduces New Risks Into Schools
Introduction Arming teachers is opposed by school safety experts like law enforcement, and teachers and parents. The American Federation of Teachers and the National Education…
Fact SheetGun Violence in Cities
Every year, the United States has nearly 13,000 firearm homicides.
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Why Funding Gun Violence Research Matters
Gun violence is a public health crisis in America. It’s time to find a solution. Every year, nearly 38,000 people are killed with…
Fact SheetThe Impact of Local Violence Intervention Programs
There are nearly 13,000 gun homicides in the U.S. every year There are nearly 13,000 gun homicides in the U.S. every year.1…
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Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines
Research shows that restrictions on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines can help prevent mass shooting injuries and fatalities.
Fact SheetStolen Guns Pose a Tremendous Risk to Public Safety
Thousands of guns are stolen every year and often wind up at crime scenes. Stolen guns pose a tremendous risk to public safety.
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A Nation of Survivors: The Toll of Gun Violence in America
In a recent national poll, 58% of adult respondents said they or someone they care for have experienced gun violence in their lifetime.
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Background Checks Save Lives and Protect Our Communities
A loophole in federal law enables people with felony convictions, domestic abusers, fugitives from justice, and others who cannot legally own guns to buy guns…
Fact Sheet“Concealed Carry Reciprocity” Would Force States to Rely On Concealed Carry Permits Issued By States with Ineffective Systems
Some states have such poorly administered permitting systems that many prohibited individuals end up receiving permits to carry.
Fact SheetDisrupting Access: Addressing Firearm Suicide in the U.S.
Firearm Suicide In The U.S A growing problem Nearly 43,000 Americans die by suicide every year,1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Five Ways to Enhance the Gun Violence Prevention Strategy in Your City
Cities that have had success in preventing gun violence have used multi-disciplinary, community-led approaches to response and prevention.
Fact SheetFive Ways to Enhance the Gun Violence Prevention Strategy in Your City
Cities that have sustained success preventing gun violence have deployed multi-disciplinary, community-involved approaches to response and prevention. Below are five steps that you can take…
Fact SheetState-by-State Danger of Overriding Concealed Carry Laws
While all 50 states allow the concealed carry of firearms, standards for carrying vary dramatically across the country.
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