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.
Wayne LaPierre, Architect of the Modern NRA, Resigns Ahead of Corruption Trial
“The news comes as New York Attorney General Letitia James’s case against the NRA and LaPierre is scheduled to begin on January 8. LaPierre faces charges of having undermined governance of the NRA to benefit himself, favored insiders, and family members.”
New Recording Shows NRA Treasurer Plotting to Conceal Extravagant Expenses Involving Wayne LaPierre
“It shows, in real time, the NRA’s treasurer enlisting the group’s longtime public relations firm to obfuscate the extravagant costs.”
CNN report on LaPierre resignation, featuring this week’s Armed With Reason podcast guest, Jennifer Mascia from The Trace.
2024's new gun laws change the rules of firearm ownership in America. Here's how
"When we look at the rates of gun violence in these states, what we see is a strong correlation between states with gun laws and lower rates of gun violence and the opposite for the states with the weak law.”
Mass shootings increased while gun violence deaths dropped in 2023
“As mass shootings have been increasing, we as a country have done little to prevent them from occurring.”
Students rally at the Iowa Capitol days after Perry school shooting
“In the last few years, we’ve seen Iowa lawmakers gut safety legislation that we have in this state, and we want to show that that’s not acceptable…. This is not going to be our reality.” — Photos from rally here.
Sandy Hook parents press gunmakers to stop marketing weapons of war to kids
“The group is alarmed by a shift in tone in gun advertising in which, it says, major companies have consciously decided to boost profits by targeting kids as young as 10.”
States begin tapping Medicaid dollars to combat gun violence
“With gun control legislation stalled in Congress, the Biden administration has opened up federal Medicaid dollars to violence prevention as one of the ways states and cities can combat firearm violence.”
Maryland opens Office of Gun Violence Prevention after Harris call to action
“Moore discussed how the Biden administration created the first White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention last September and how Harris last month called on state leaders to mimic this office on a statewide level…. Maryland is the first state to take action in response to the recommendation.”
Mass gun violence vexed the leading Republican candidates. When it came to gun laws, they did little to stop it.
“No Republican running for president has made mass gun violence a central part of their campaign.”
VIDEO: How former criminals are preventing gun violence in Albuquerque
“…the VIP [Violence Intervention Program] utilizes real-life experience to reach community members who are the most at risk of engaging in gun violence.”
VIDEO: Young Memphis rapper uses platform to speak out against gun violence
“Otis Morris Jr., who goes by the name of Yung Hunnid, hopes to spread positivity in a city plagued with gun violence.”