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.
The CDC’s Gun Violence Research Is in Danger
“Think about all the research that was done about seatbelts and prevention. So I think about what’s happening with the uptick in gun violence, which is unbelievable … we need to do the research to help us be able to prevent that.”
California can resume sharing gun buyers’ data with experts in key ruling
“The ruling comes as gun violence researchers are making up for time lost in gun violence research.”
Organizations get state funding for gun violence intervention, prevention programs
“Help is on the way to seven community-based organizations across [Connecticut] working to put a stop to gun violence.”
Gun violence as a public health crisis explored by U.S. Senate Democrats
“We are turning into a nation of traumatized survivors.”
The majority of US gun deaths are suicides. Here’s how to prevent them
“Firearms, however, have a 90% fatality rate. There’s not going to be a chance to get help, get better, which is what most people do.”
Guns, Race, and Stats: The Three Deadliest Weapons in America
“As it turns out, the dozens of articles implying that ‘Black Americans Flock to Gun Stores and Clubs’ can be traced back to a gun lobbying group’s demonstrably meaningless promotional materials.”
VIDEO: DC holds job fair with gun violence prevention mission
“The District hosted its annual Jobs Not Guns Recruitment Fair with over 100 exhibitors.”
VIDEO: Father of teen killed creates nonprofit for families affected by gun violence
“A man in Kokomo has created a non-profit to give families affected by gun violence a space to grieve.”
He Ran the NYC Marathon to Raise Awareness About Gun Violence
“My family was in an active shooter situation for a matter of minutes, but in that short window of time her brain re-wired, associating something that should have been fun into a signal that she was not safe.”
VIDEO: Gun collection breathes new life in weapons
“A Louisville blacksmith is taking a stand against gun violence by breathing new life into unwanted weapons and turning guns into gardening tools.”
Ohio cheer team's AR-15 raffle divides public opinion
“‘I think it’s inappropriate and morally wrong in so many different ways,’ said Te’Airea Powell, who campaigns against gun violence with the group Peace and Hope Lifestyle.”
The California ruling which resumes the right of the state's DOJ to share vital personal information about California gun owners with research bodies, as well as the very blowback the controversy raised among the nations' gun owners, indicate a growing sophistication of American judges and the public around the power of scientific research to move the needle on the GV debate. So take heart, AWR!