Friday Finds
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.
U.S. surpasses 400 mass shootings so far in 2023
“With a little over five months still to go in the year, the number of mass shootings is up 9% from 365 mass shootings that occurred as of this time in 2022.”
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Most young Americans feel unsafe and support stricter gun laws, new survey shows
“On average, youth know at least one person who's been injured or killed by a gun, and more than 40 percent of those surveyed have at least somewhat easy access to a gun.”
The GOP and the NRA want to stop gun violence research. California is a target
“California is the epicenter of American gun violence research, largely because it maintains an extensive repository of firearms data and, unlike other states, has historically made much of the data available to scientists...”
Study: A one-minute video reduced kids’ unsafe behavior around guns
“The new report, published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics… explored how short safety videos can cause children to behave around firearms.”
How the U.S. Drives Gun Exports and Fuels Violence Around the World
“The U.S. Commerce Department has played booster and concierge to the firearm industry, even as America’s mass shootings horrify the world and gun-crime rates rise in many of the importing countries.”
Podcast: U.S.-Made Guns are Fueling Global Shootings
Congressional Dads Caucus focuses on gun violence, mental health
“The group started with 22 members and has continued to grow in recent months….”
In Their Own Words: Talking to Gun Violence Survivors
“Survivors and family members of gun violence victims share their deeply personal experiences….”
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