Those 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.

Champions at Work: Extreme Risk Protection Orders in Action

ERPO champions share their insights on how to effectively implement extreme risk laws.

Local 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.

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.

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…

Everytown Resource Guide for Survivors of Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence

Who 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.

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.

Navigating the VOCA Funding Process

Crime Victim Compensation: Financial Assistance after a Crime

Part 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Gun Violence Is Down in Our Cities. Why Not Also in Our Schools?

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…

Dual 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.

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…

Paranoia 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…

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.