Friday Finds
Wherein we unearth GVP-related stories from the past week
Given the constant information tsunami of our 24-hour news cycle world, there are bound to be stories that get lost in the scroll. On Fridays here at Armed With Reason, we’ll highlight some articles from the Gun Violence Prevention realm that might have been missed during your busy week.
STUDY: States vary in firearm ownership – as well as the storage and carrying habits of owners
“Previous research aimed at characterizing firearm ownership, storage and carrying has focused on national samples, which limits the collective understanding of if and how firearm owning communities throughout the United States differ from one another.”
Most Texas women killed by male partners last year were shot — the highest number in years
“‘The number of women killed by a male partner with a firearm has nearly doubled in the last decade.’”
Watch These 8 Documentaries to Fuel Your Fight for Gun Violence Prevention
“Many of these films during their release carried out impactful campaigns pushing for meaningful cultural, social, and policy change in the field of gun violence prevention.”
PODCAST: Introducing ‘The Gun Machine’, a podcast about how America was forged by the gun industry
“Produced by WBUR, Boston’s NPR, in partnership with The Trace, The Gun Machine looks into the past to bring you a story that most Americans never learned in history class….”
Inside the White House's Office of Gun Violence Prevention
“Black leaders will be helping to set the agenda for this new office.”
Having Lost Best Friend to Gun Violence, Allen Iverson’s Proud Tribute to Shine Bright Alongside Bradley Cooper, John Legend, and More
“The movie is about three friends growing up in Philadelphia and trying to achieve their dreams through basketball while trying to stay out of crime.”
PHOTOS: St. Paul memorial of shirts challenges devastation of gun violence
“Congregants at Central Presbyterian Church erected the memorial to start conversations like these, motivated to do something about the issue by gun violence across the county and state.”
Doctor who treated Morgan State shooting victim is gunshot survivor
“Sakran decided to work in medicine after becoming a victim of gun violence as a teenager.”
VIDEO: “SHOT: We the Mothers Miami”
“A photography exhibit in Miami is drawing attention to what many call America’s epidemic of gun violence, and the collateral damage left behind.”
Organization launches crisis fund to help relocate victims of gun violence to safety
"This is a 'us' problem. This affects us as a community, as a whole. Whether you are in north Omaha or outside of north Omaha."
LISTEN: Dad-daughter duo write a book to spotlight how gun violence impacts all communities
“‘I hope the kids, basically, find it entertaining but also educational,’ explained Zarickus. ‘Like I said before, I have witnessed a lot of gun violence, so I wouldn’t wish that on anybody.’”
Smith & Wesson celebrates new headquarters opening in gun-friendly Tennessee
“Tennessee has moved to loosen gun restrictions in recent years under Republican leadership. In 2021, the state passed a law to allow most adults 21 and older to carry handguns without a permit that requires first clearing a state-level background check and training.”
Image of woman at laptop by Pexels from Pixabay; photo of Central Presbyterian Church via Star Tribune.