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.
Permitless open carry laws may lead to more firearm-related suicides
“For this study, the researchers evaluated states’ annual rates of total firearm-related deaths, total suicides, and total homicides from 2013 to 2021.”
Gun manufacturers’ ads appeal to women as ‘serious students’ of firearms to boost sales
“Those trends in gun ownership seem at odds with polling that indicates women much more strongly favor gun control than men.”
VIDEO: A surge of illegal homemade machine guns has helped fuel gun violence in the U.S.
Gun Laws Can Keep Domestic Violence Victims Safe — But They’re Under Unprecedented Threat
“Rahimi has been perhaps the single greatest threat to gun restrictions meant to protect victims of domestic firearm violence since those laws were put in place decades ago, despite evidence that measures like this one protect survivors.”
Orlando city leaders vote to expand gun violence prevention program
“This is the community saying, 'Okay. Enough is enough.’”
VIDEO: Gun violence is 'an epidemic,' and here's what York is doing to combat it
“The press conference was intended to celebrate the city’s dramatic drop in violent crime from 2022 to 2023.”
Illinois Made It Easier for Gun Violence Survivors to Apply for Compensation. Why Aren’t More Chicagoans Finding the Program?
“Even as fewer applicants are being denied, 45 percent down from 59 percent, fewer applicants are receiving funds….”
The federal government gave West Virginia $525,000 to prevent gun deaths. The state’s returning almost all of it
“This is troubling news and speaks volumes about that state’s commitment to firearm injury prevention informed by data.”
Survivor seeking national reform sues friend who shot him in face and ghost gun kit maker
“The lawsuit alleges that the ghost gun kits JSD sold to Boyd's then-best friend in April 2021 were designed and marketed to easily build a pistol and legally constituted a firearm. As such, the buyer should have undergone a background check to make his purchase.”
VIDEO: Father uses performance to raise awareness about gun violence
“Joaquin Oliver's father, Manuel Oliver, co-wrote the show ‘GUAC, My Son, My Hero,’ which tells his son's story and demands gun reform.”
VIDEO: 13-year-old Denver artist featured in gun violence prevention song spreads message at wrestling event
“Whether at a wrestling event or at a protest, this young artist wants to spread her message because she believes it can save lives.”