Friday Finds
Wherein we unearth GVP-related stories from the past week
On Fridays here at Armed With Reason, we highlight some articles from the Gun Violence Prevention realm that might’ve been missed during your busy week.
Back-to-school reality: Campus shootings rose dramatically last year
“The [new] data proposes we consider the bigger picture of schools plagued by the presence of guns and children being exposed to gunfire, not just the grimmest incidents that involve deaths and injuries.”
Study finds gun violence in rural America rises as deer hunting season begins
“The study tracked 2014–2021 statistics on gun shootings occurring in 854 rural U.S. counties spread across 44 states.”
Hard-Line Gun Owners Convention Features Trump, NRA Jokes, and John Wick’s Car
“Founded in 1976, [Gun Owners of America] has always billed itself as a more extreme, no-compromise alternative to the National Rifle Association.”
It’s election season — why aren’t we talking about gun safety?
“The recent attempt on Donald Trump’s life refocused some attention on guns, but it quickly dissipated once more pressing issues resurfaced. So, why does gun safety get so little attention as an election topic of concern?”
Gun violence among top issues in DNC Platform
“A little over five pages of the platform have been dedicated to what the Democrats pledge to do about gun safety, improving policing and public safety, rehabilitating people released from prisons and protecting women against violence.”
Democratic convention's final night to feature gun violence survivors
“Vice President Kamala Harris will give her speech before the convention Thursday, and the spotlight on gun violence will seek to draw attention to her policy proposals to tackle gun violence and build on her work overseeing the first White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.”
Presidential and Ohio’s U.S. senate races highlight stark political divisions over guns
“The political divide over guns, with many Republicans opposing gun restrictions on Second Amendment grounds and many Democrats calling for restrictions to reduce gun violence, ‘is baked into the electorate. It’s part of the culture war….’”
What Chicagoans Want Their Next President to Know About Gun Violence
“Ahead of the Democratic National Convention, residents who spoke to The Trace said they want party leaders to venture out beyond the event and listen to affected communities.”
Pennsylvania Attorney General joins multistate effort to support gun sale regulations
“The attorneys general argue that regulations on gun transport do not infringe on constitutional rights but instead enhance state gun laws and assist law enforcement.”
Related: The human cost of Pa. gun violence is incalculable. The financial cost: $567.4 million
Can the State Fair of Texas ban guns on government property? The answer is complicated
“So who's right? And will it ultimately matter if Republican state lawmakers are committed to passing legislation next year that removes remaining limits on where licensed gun owners can take their weapons?”
Report - Gun Violence in Black Communities
“For decades, gun violence has taken a disproportionate and grueling toll on Black communities — leading to tens of thousands of gun deaths and hundreds of thousands of gun injuries.”
VIDEO: ‘Kutt’n 4 Violence’ event teaches local kids about gun violence prevention
“They say already barbers are like counselors, so we’re just giving them advice to stay away from guns.”
VIDEO: Voices of children killed in mass shootings send a strong message to end gun violence in school bus tour
“People can visit the bus, pick up a telephone, and hear the voices of children who have been killed by gun violence with a message to finally put an end to the violence.”