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 scrolled by during your busy week.
Michigan Governor Whitmer signs gun violence prevention bills
“Three months after three students were killed and five others were injured in a mass shooting at Michigan State University, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed new "red flag" laws.”
Curbing the Illicit Market: Enhancing Firearm Regulations to Reduce Gun Violence
“There is a growing sense of urgency to better understand how crime guns are acquired and from where they originate to support much stronger supply-side efforts to address gun violence.”
VIDEO: Eye on America — Gun Violence Prevention
“A look at the challenges illegal guns pose to law enforcement; a group of moms protesting gun violence after a string of shootings.”
USC’s Norman Lear Center Report Urges Hollywood To Re-Examine Gun Violence In Films & TV Shows
“How guns are portrayed on screen should reflect the public health crisis we are in and help portray responsible gun ownership.”
Do gun violence prevention groups have a race problem?
“According to a new study from UCLA, young Black and Latino organizers commonly reported being marginalized in their work at large.”
Colorado company introduces 'smart gun' it hopes will lower the number of firearm deaths
“Think smartphone security meets handgun.”
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