Friday Finds
Our weekly roundup of the latest gun violence prevention news
On Fridays here at Armed With Reason, we highlight articles and videos from the gun violence prevention realm that might’ve been missed during your busy week.
National Survey of Gun Policy
“A 2025 nationally representative survey conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions found wide support for gun violence prevention policies across political lines and among both gun owners and non-owners.”
More Than 2,800 Non-Self Defense Deaths Involving Concealed Carry Killers Since 2007, Latest Violence Policy Center Research Shows
“This latest update comes as legislation endorsed by the gun lobby and firearms industry has been introduced in the U.S. House (H.R. 38) and Senate (S. 65) to allow individuals with state-issued concealed firearm permits to carry their weapons in any state that issues carry permits or does not prohibit the carrying of concealed firearms.”
VIDEO: DC violence interrupters fear long-term impact of federal takeover
“Ellis said the federal funding cuts earlier in the year to gun violence prevention programs have already crippled some of the groups who have helped D.C. attain a 26% decrease in violent crime this year.”
Gun violence hits Black communities hardest. Trump is rolling back prevention efforts
“While families suffer, American politicians and regulators have put in place laws and practices that have helped enrich firearm and ammunition manufacturers — which tout $91 billion in economic impact — even as gun violence has terrorized neighborhoods already damaged by white flight, systemic disinvestment, and other forms of racial discrimination.”
Black mayors of cities Trump decries as 'lawless' tout significant declines in violent crimes
“The president's characterization of their cities contradicts what they began noticing last year: that they were seeing a drop in violent crime after a pandemic-era spike. In some cases the declines were monumental, due in large part to more youth engagement, gun buyback programs and community partnerships.”
GrabAScam: Trump Jr.’s bet on the “Amazon of guns” is paying off for the Trump enterprise and nobody else
“Donald Trump Jr. and his business partners are trying to sell Americans into firearm ownership, and the debt that comes along with it, but investors don’t seem to be buying the pitch.”
VIDEO: Researchers say the U.S. is facing a gun suicide epidemic, here’s how you can help
“Things that remove access to a firearm, that put a little bit of time and space between a potentially suicidal person and the means to die by suicide, are lifesaving.”
Join us for Smart Week - August 25-29
“August 25–29, 2025, is SMART Week — a time when we work together to spread the word on the critical importance of secure gun storage to prevent gun violence. Through local activations, partnerships, and social media amplification, we can work together to make sure this school year is the safest one yet!”
VIDEO: Local leaders advocate for gun violence prevention
“Giffords and End Citizens United host town hall meeting [in Tucson, AZ] to discuss the need for federal action on gun safety.”
— For more regional gun violence prevention news, make sure to check out our bi-weekly feature, The Regional Wrap!
GOA’s Second Annual “Summit” Part I
“Gun Owners of America (GOA) held their second annual Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS) on August 9th and 10th in Knoxville, Tennessee. VPC staff traveled to the meeting and attended panels featuring gun industry members and GOA staffers.”
“Prior to the summit, GOA promoted a kid-friendly experience with a ‘Kids Zone’ for ‘young patriots.’” (Photo via Violence Policy Center)
Alex Jones’ Infowars assets will be sold to pay over $1B in debts to Sandy Hook families: judge
“Relatives of the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting sued Jones in Connecticut Superior Court in 2018 after he spread the baseless claim that the massacre was a fabricated pretext to take Americans’ guns.”
