Friday Finds
Our weekly summary of gun violence prevention news from across the country
On Fridays here at Armed With Reason, we highlight some articles from the gun violence prevention realm that might’ve been missed during your busy week. This week includes a look back at President Jimmy Carter’s stance on gun control.
President Jimmy Carter
As the 39th President is laid to rest, we revisit his legacy of gun violence prevention.
VIDEO: Jimmy Carter on the NRA
VIDEO: Jimmy Carter sees "no threat" to 2nd Amendment from March for Our Lives youth
"I think the commitment of the young people to undertake this challenge, which is a great challenge, over the opposition of most of the members of Congress and state legislatures and so forth, has the prospect of being successful.” - Jimmy Carter
How Many People Were Killed by the Pandemic Surge in Shootings?
“The Trace analyzed over 220,000 shootings from the Gun Violence Archive. The shootings occurred between 2020, when the surge began, and 2024, when many places saw gun violence return to the pre-pandemic levels of 2019.”
School shootings hit a record 10-year high and number of children killed by guns in America soars by 85% in a decade, figures show
“Preliminary tallies by the Gun Violence Archive found 1,419 children and teenagers were killed by guns last year, nearly double the 765 deaths recorded in 2014.”
Youth homicides up nationally; here’s what authorities say is driving the violence
“Homicide rates are up among youth in recent years despite a drop in murder and violent crime across the U.S., and firearms are in large part to blame.”
New gun laws take hold across the country
“Some Democratic-controlled state legislatures passed legislation that includes secure storage regulations and training requirements. State legislatures with Republican majorities have new gun laws honing in on privacy issues.”
Illinois passes Karina's Bill, barring domestic abusers from owning firearms
“The new law mandates that firearms be surrendered or confiscated within 14 days of a domestic violence order of protection being granted.”
VIDEO: America Battles Gun Violence, Begins New Year With These Laws To Curb Mass Killings| Will They Work?
VIDEO: January 8th remembered as gun violence prevention still pursued
“Fourteen years after a gunman killed six people and wounded 13 others on Tucson’s northwest side, a remembrance for the victims continues to be held.”
VIDEO: Federal firearms decision impacts Montana domestic violence cases
“Survivors are much more likely to be killed by a domestic violence offender who has possession of a firearm. We used to try to eliminate that risk by removing their right to possess a firearm.”
Detroit reports major drop in homicides in 2024, hitting lowest rate since 1969
“Mayor Mike Duggan and interim police Chief Todd Bettison hailed the reduction as remarkable at an annual news conference, crediting the hiring of hundreds of additional police officers in recent years and greater reliance on community violence intervention (CVI) groups that attempt to prevent crime by providing support to those seen as more likely to commit it.”
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy Receives Presidential Citizens Medal
“As a survivor who became a champion in Congress, McCarthy helped build the foundation of today's gun violence prevention movement.”
New Orleans residents traded guns for PlayStations before deadly truck attack
“Dozens of residents lined up at a local church parking to exchange their guns for gaming consoles in a city-supported gun buyback initiative.”
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