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.
Public Carry Permitting Model Policy Guide
“Today, the experts from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions released Public Carry Permitting Model Policy Guide. The new resource is a detailed step-by-step guide for creating public carry laws backed by rigorous research and real-world case studies.”
Via Johns Hopkins
DOJ Demands Colorado End Assault Its Weapons Ban:
While this latest DOJ move seems regional, the tactic is expected to be utilized across the country to limit local GVP laws.
Trump administration sues Colorado over firearm ammunition magazine limit
“The lawsuit claims that Colorado’s restriction on gun magazines, enacted in 2013 in the wake of a mass shooting that killed 12 people and wounded 58 others inside an Aurora movie theater, infringes on the right to own and bear arms under the U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment.”
Trump administration suit says Denver assault weapons ban violates Second Amendment
“Last week, the Trump administration wrote to Denver and Colorado saying it would file lawsuits if they did not voluntarily comply with demands to cease enforcement of bans on semiautomatic rifles by 5 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday.”
VIDEO: Denver mayor responds to DOJ demands on assault weapon law
VIDEO: State, city leaders gear up to fight Trump administration over gun laws
Gun Violence Prevention Efforts in Semi-Rural Areas
“Takeaways highlight the need for rural violence prevention infrastructure that brings together multisector partners. Flexible funding structures and collaborative grant opportunities can expand community violence prevention initiatives in semi-rural and rural areas….”
Just 1 in 5 Gunshot Patients Are Accessing the Intervention Programs Designed to Help Them
“A new study finds limitations in mental health and preventative care for gunshot victims when they’re at their most vulnerable: during intensive recovery.”
How Intimate Partner Violence Turns Deadly — And What Can Stop It
“Rather than dismiss these tragedies as private family matters, we should approach them the way other fields, such as aviation and healthcare, do. They conduct critical incident reviews to learn what went wrong, determine root causes and develop strategies to improve everyone’s safety.”
Even If You’ve Never Been Shot, Gun Violence May Still Be Hurting You
“Surviving a gunshot wound, losing a loved one to a shooting, or simply witnessing gun violence can leave people with chronic pain long after the event, according to a new study by Rutgers University.”
White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting yields debates over security, new ballroom — but not guns
“The GOP remains entrenched, younger generations who have fought unsuccessfully for new restrictions for years are frustrated, and the solution generating the most discussion is a more secure ballroom for the nation’s elite.”
Ignoring another chance to be safer
“Those who usually insist it’s always “too soon” to ‘politicize’ shootings at schools, malls or even where Americans gather to worship, started ‘politicizing’ the holy hell out of this gunplay as soon as they could.”
ATF Announce Gun Regulation Proposals:
The ATF Proposed 34 Changes Aimed at “Modernizing” Gun Regulations
“While [new ATF Director Robert] Cekada billed the proposals as sweeping, most appear to focus on reducing paperwork, codifying practices the ATF already allows, or removing rules that have already been blocked by courts.”
Related: Easing USPS handgun shipping rules will exacerbate crime, warns Democrat
The strange reason why wildlife agencies want Americans to buy more guns
“This raises an important question: Is it okay to fund conservation with tools of violence?”
VIDEO: Lucy McBath Grills RFK Jr.: Do You Believe Gun Violence Is A Public Health Crisis?
The Met Gala was about fashion. One unexpected look made it about gun control.
“The top of the dress resembled a bulletproof vest, and as Chevremont made her way in front of cameras and ogling fans, it became very clear why. When she pulled away a piece of fabric, it revealed this message: ‘Gun violence is killing our kids.’”
Model Racquel Chevremont’s outfit delivered a political message. (Photo: Lev Radin/Shutterstock; via Yahoo Life)
These Theater Kids Are Shifting the Narrative on Gun Violence
“These theater projects flip artistic norms about guns and gun violence on their heads, showing the long-lasting, rippling effects of a shooting. Guns are a potent symbol, and they’ve long been present in film, theater, and other art. Intentional or not, the entertainment industry often glamorizes violence and guns.”
Youth playwrights Amanda Fagan, Niarra C. Bell, Pepper Fox, Justin Cameron Washington, Valentine Wulf, and the stage ensemble. (Photo: Jati Lindsay / Courtesy ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence)
