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.
Hacked data reveals which U.S. gun sellers are behind Mexican cartel violence
“As part of the leak, emails relaying U.S. government data between Mexican military leaders and PowerPoint presentations by Mexico’s attorney general show which American straw buyers were tied to the most weapons as of 2022.”
Gun Violence Faced by a 'Striking' 60% of Black Americans
“This exposure to gun violence may also predict increased rates of disabilities, according to a new paper in the Journal of Urban Health.”
Maryland governor signs bill to create statewide gun center
“The governor described the center as the first of its kind since the White House urged states to form their own centers to better focus efforts to stop gun violence.”
California is imposing a new tax on guns. Will it impact sales?
“Starting in July 2024, California will be the first state to charge an excise tax on guns and ammunition.”
VIDEO SEMINAR: Voids in Scientific Evidence Slow Efforts to Curb Firearm Violence
A Penn LDI Virtual Seminar Parses What Works and What Doesn’t in Gun Control
VIDEO: Courts rule non-violent felons, some illegal migrants can own guns
“A pair of controversial court rulings permit some non-violent felons and illegal migrants to own a firearm.”
VIDEO: Trump addresses NRA, promising roll back of gun-control policies
America’s Hidden Gun Manufacturers
“There are almost five times as many licensed gun manufacturers as there are colleges in the United States.”
The Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education Awards $2.25 Million in Grants to Support Transformative Community-led Research
“The awards include people most impacted by gun violence in research and interventions, providing the insight and expertise needed to scale effective solutions to this public health crisis.”
VIDEO: Gun violence conversation comes to Birmingham barbershop
“The Black Contractors Association is bringing those conversations into local barbershops. Their goal is to empower young men and high school students to build stronger and better communities.”
Find a Wear Orange Event Near You!
“People around the country are coming together with a simple message: there's more we can do to end gun violence. Join the movement by signing up to attend an event during Wear Orange Weekend, June 7-9.”
ICYMI: The Gun-Free Zone Myth Debunked!
Check out our virtual conversation from last week about GVPedia’s latest research on one of the gun lobby's favorite fabrications