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. This week’s Finds includes a focus on the firearm provisions tucked into the Trump Administration’s “big beautiful bill” that is being voted on in Congress this week.
Why is July Fourth the most violent day of the year?
“And the holiday falling on a Friday this year — creating a three-day weekend — is added cause for concern….”
Official reminds Texans to practice gun safety this Fourth of July
“State Rep. Armando Martinez is reminding Texans to not fire bullets into the air this Fourth of July as the celebratory act is illegal and dangerous.”
Why bystanders may hold the key to reducing gun violence
“The study is the first nationally representative baseline of youth and young adult exposure to firearms in the United States, and lays critical groundwork for designing future prevention.”
Firearm Provisions in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”
Note: As of the making of this post, the bill was still being voted on in Congress.
VIDEO: Here's what's in Trump's "big, beautiful bill" that passed the Senate
“The Senate on Tuesday narrowly passed a massive spending and tax bill that includes signature policies of President Trump's second-term agenda in a 51-50 vote that required Vice President JD Vance to break a tie.”
Inside the GOP’s Tax Bill, a Return to Prohibition-Era Gun Regulation
“This administration may claim that their budget will make the government more efficient, but it will only make America less safe….”
Republicans hit major setback in their effort to ease regulations on gun silencers
“Republican efforts to loosen regulations on gun silencers and short-barreled rifles and shotguns have been dealt a big setback with the Senate parliamentarian advising that the proposal would need to clear a 60-vote threshold if included in their big tax and immigration bill.”
VIDEO: Senate official rules against gun silencer language in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
“A Senate official continues to pick apart President Donald Trump’s priority bill, ruling against including gun silencer deregulation and other measures in the legislation as GOP leaders struggle to push it across the finish line.”
VIDEO: Senate parliamentarian rejects religious college tax carve-out, gun silencer deregulation in GOP megabill
“The provisions were tucked into the massive budget reconciliation package Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) hopes to pass by July 4. The loosening of restrictions on gun silencers — also known as suppressors — is a top priority of the gun industry and many firearms enthusiasts.”
VIDEO: Republicans restore bill language eliminating $200 fees for silencers and short-barrel rifles
“Senate Republicans have revised language in President Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ to eliminate the $200 tax stamp for firearm silencers… and scrap a similar tax stamp for short-barrel rifles.”
All eyes on Rep. Ciscomani as House decides whether to remove tax on gun suppressors and short-barreled firearms
“The gun lobby freely admits this bill is the first step in their plan to remove all safeguards keeping these dangerous firearms away from criminals. Passing this bill endangers law enforcement and the communities they risk their lives to protect—and Republicans know it.”
APAICS 2025 LLS: Gun Violence: Addressing Impact, Prevention, and Solution
“Gun violence impacts communities across the United States, including Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) individuals and families. This panel will explore its effects, key challenges, and prevention strategies.”
Maxwell Frost sparks outrage when he tells Republicans they’re pro-life only to let children ‘die in schools’
“‘They have no problems with more people dying, as long as they can sell more guns,’ said the 28-year-old Florida congressman, who accused Republicans and the National Rifle Association of prioritizing the needs of gun manufacturers and not everyday citizens impacted by gun violence.”
How Epidemiology Can Help Address Drug Overdose and Firearm Violence
“Using agent-based modeling techniques to simulate people’s interactions, Cerdá and her team studied potential interventions to reduce firearm violence.”
