Friday Finds
Our weekly roundup of the latest gun violence prevention news
On Fridays, we highlight articles and videos from the gun violence prevention realm that might’ve been missed during your busy week.
This week features a focus on the 10th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy that occurred in Orlando, FL, on June 12, 2016.
10th Anniversary of Pulse Nightclub Shooting:
Orlando marks a decade since the Pulse nightclub shooting
VIDEO: Pulse Night Club Shooting: 10 Years Later Documentary
Editorial: In the aftermath of horror, Orlando chose love
Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Mark 10 Years Since Pulse Nightclub Shooting
Two Gays Against Guns Cofounders Look Back on the Pulse Shooting and the Start of GAG 10 Years Ago This Month
Mourners in Orlando right after the Pulse shooting; via The Caftan Chronicles
Pulse nightclub shooting victim’s families renew questions over police response 10 years on
The 49 victims of the 2016 massacre. (Image: Twitter; via The Pink News
VIDEO: Mother of Pulse victim honors daughter’s memory, pushes for gun control
10 years after Pulse shooting, what do we owe the victims?
Photo: Dannel Malloy, CC BY 2.0; via U.S. Catholic
VIDEO: Central Florida cathedral observes Pulse nightclub shooting’s 10th anniversary with requiem service
VIDEO: 10 Years After Pulse Nightclub Shooting Lead FBI Investigator Reflects on the Case
VIDEO: Florida’s gun waiting period could be struck down 10 years after Pulse shooting
New play explores emotional aftermath of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy
Think having a gun at home makes you safer? You’re wrong.
“But my grandfather’s gun made nobody safer. And the facts we know about firearms tell a similar story, like that guns are used defensively in only about 1% of personal and property crimes – a lot less frequently than the gun industry has said.”
Safe firearm storage may reduce pediatric lead exposure in households with guns
“A new study led by epidemiologists at Brown University found that among firearm owners, less safe storage was associated with higher blood lead levels in children.”
LISTEN: 1,000 Levers For Reducing Gun Violence With Rob Wilcox
“Rob Wilcox joined the Fund for a Safer Future in 2026 as its first President & CEO. He previously served as co-deputy director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention in the Biden-Harris Administration, where he built a track record of turning evidence-informed strategies into real-world results.”
Detroit is spending millions on gunshot detection tech – is it an effective tool in the fight against violent crime?
“The system uses a network of acoustic sensors to detect, locate and alert police to shots fired. ShotSpotter is in use in more than 180 American cities, according to the company. The technology has been criticized for its high price tag, ineffectiveness in improving public safety and lack of transparency.”
VIDEO: Sandy Hook Teacher vs. the Gun Lobby
“Abbey Clements was a teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012, when a gunman took the lives of 20 small children and six of her adult colleagues. She co-founded the group Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence.”
VIDEO: Kristin Song: The DNA in my Body Changed that Day
“Kristin Song lost her son, Ethan, to a gunshot wound from an unsecured firearm in January 2018. Since then, she has become a dedicated advocate for safe firearm storage laws….”