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.
After Trump’s Cuts, Who’s Going to Fund Gun Violence Prevention?
“Congress is taking steps to stabilize research dollars, researchers are turning to private funders, and states are emerging as a critical backstop. But is it enough?”
Most child firearm suicides in U.S. are done with parents’ guns, research finds
“The researchers wanted to examine the circumstances surrounding those episodes to identify solutions for preventing such deaths….”
As firearm suicides rise, Rutgers fellows work on prevention
“Scholars branching into tragic new trends among Black and Hispanic people, who are buying more guns and taking their lives at higher rates.”
Prevention measures, not hardening techniques, decrease school violence
“Doing work on violence prevention has been challenging because most solutions in the last decade have been reactive and support hardening of schools, like installing metal detectors and arming teachers.”
Irresponsible parental gun ownership could become a factor in custody disputes
“… a growing belief that parents who allow their children easy access to guns are dangerous and unfit.”
VIDEO: [Canadian] federal govt announces increased funding to combat gun and gang violence
“At a news conference in Toronto, federal Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announces $157.5 million in funding over the next three years to extend the federal government’s support for initiatives across the country that prevent gun and gang violence.”
Arizona gun dealer accused of selling firearms to two Mexican cartels
“The federal charges against the American firearms dealer come amid years of pressure by the Mexican government to stop the flow of weapons into the country.”
VIDEO: Charlie Kirk: Lawyers for man accused of killing investigate claim bullet used doesn’t match rifle found at scene
“In recent court filings, Mr Robinson's defence highlighted an analysis from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), a federal law enforcement agency.”
Gun Business Tax Policy Toolkit
“Gun violence costs the United States more than $500 billion each year, while programs that prevent violent crime and support communities are in jeopardy. The gun business currently does not shoulder any of the cost for the impact of its products — it’s fully on the American economy and taxpayers.”
Some States Are Making It Easier to Sue Gun Companies
“For two decades, PLCAA (Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act) has made it exceptionally difficult to bring lawsuits against gunmakers and sellers. But the new state laws… take advantage of an exception written into PLCAA. The federal law allows for some suits when gun companies violate state or federal laws ‘applicable to’ the sale or marketing of firearms.”
Religious sisters lose lawsuit against Smith & Wesson alleging ‘facilitation’ of mass shootings
“The filing alleged that Smith & Wesson is ‘intent on marketing and selling AR-15 rifles in whatever manner results in the most sales.’ The suit claimed the company was pursuing such marketing even if it ‘is illegal and attracts a dangerous category of buyers [and] facilitates an unrelenting and growing stream of killings.’”
Global Gun Violence Research Requires a Multidisciplinary Approach
“Understanding gun violence risk factors, along with effective policies and interventions, can help reverse this alarming trend, but researchers face multiple challenges in achieving these goals, according to a new commentary published in The Lancet.”
Homicides in Sweden Hit Lowest Level in Over a Decade in 2025
“Police and politicians cite new methods, additional resources and increased powers, such as far-reaching eavesdropping legislation, as reasons behind the drop in crime.”