Friday Finds
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.
Are These Gun Safety Laws Helping to Reduce Violence?
“It’s too early to tell whether specific laws have influenced the current drop in violence. But a significant update to the most comprehensive look at the effects of gun laws out there — the RAND Corporation’s ‘The Science of Gun Policy’ report — could help our understanding.”
Maps Show Where American Guns Are Trafficked Across Southern Border
“The map below uses federal data released under a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request that shows the states and counties where those firearms were traced back to. Texas topped the list, with 22,506 firearms linked back from those four countries, followed by other border states Arizona (9,451) and California (7,796).”
US judge derails Mexico’s $10bn trafficking suit against US gunmakers
“While Mexico argued that statistically it was likely that some firearms sold in Massachusetts were eventually illegally trafficked to Mexico, Saylor said the country lacked sufficient evidence to establish jurisdiction.”
VIDEO: Amid rising gun crimes, ATF agents reveal the types of guns they're seeing and the challenges they face
“‘It's something that we're seeing a drastic increase of,’ said Hamm, referring to illegal devices that convert semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic ones, making them even more dangerous.”
Nearly 25% Of Perpetrators Of Domestic Violence Murder-Suicides Were Not Legally Allowed To Have A Gun
“Everytown researchers found that cultural stigma around both domestic violence and suicide, in combination with the lack of enforcement of intimate partner violence laws, contributes to this type of violence.”
What happens when everyone decides they need a gun?
“One in 20 American adults bought a gun for the first time between March 2020 and March 2022….”
Photo by Sebastián Hidalgo for Vox
Kamala Harris Touts ‘Freedom To Live Safe From Gun Violence’ In Presidential Campaign
“At her first rally last month, she expressed support for policies, including passage of so-called red flag laws, universal background checks and a prohibition of sales of assault weapons to civilians.”
VIDEO: How Tim Walz Went From A Lifelong Firearm Enthusiast To Leading The Gun Reform Charge
“Because I’m not just a veteran, not just a hunter, not just a gun owner — I’m a father. And for many years I was a teacher. And we all know damn well weapons of war have no place in our schools, in our churches, in our banks, for anyone who wants to live in peace.”
Kamala Harris once backed mandatory assault weapons buybacks. Not anymore.
“While running in the presidential primary in 2019, the then-California senator said she supported a ‘mandatory gun buyback program’ for assault weapons. It did not apply to all guns, and she no longer holds that position.”
Biden, Harris send condolences to El Paso on Aug. 3 Walmart mass shooting anniversary
“In his letter, Biden also acknowledged the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, a piece of legislation passed two years ago that he wrote ‘is already stopping shootings and saving lives.’”
VIDEO: More than two dozen organizations fighting gun violence receive DC grants
Former Football Players Discuss Gun Violence Prevention Locally, Nationwide at White House Meeting
“No one is removed from the harmful effects of gun violence, emphasized [Anquan] Boldin, co-founder of the Players Coalition, an advocacy organization of over 1400 professional athletes, coaches and owners.”
Artist for Action to Prevent Gun Violence Launches Trump-Referencing New Campaign
“Artist for Action to Prevent Gun Violence designed to inspire people to volunteer, donate and vote to end the epidemic of gun violence plaguing the United States. Artists involved include Billie Eilish, Sheryl Crow, Peter Gabriel, Nile Rodgers and more.”
VIDEO: From gun to garden tool: Demonstration provides unique approach to gun violence prevention
“‘The entire point of this is to take an instrument that had been an instrument of pain and suffering and turn it into something that gives life, and hope and healing to a community,’ said Pastor Margery Rossi.”