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.
Todd Blanche Confirmation; Immediate GVP Rollbacks
Everytown for Gun Safety Statement on Senate Confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General
“By rolling back life-saving gun safety regulations, Blanche is boosting gun industry profits while making mass casualty events more likely, as ATF itself admits.”
Gun law in limbo as Justice Department holds off appeal
“‘Today, our government is failing us,’ Brady President Kris Brown said in a statement. ‘At midnight, uniquely lethal weapons and devices — including silencers, short-barreled rifles, and shotguns — were deregulated for the first time in nearly a century. The Department of Justice had the opportunity to act to protect our safety, but it failed to do so.’”
Everytown for Gun Safety, Brady, GIFFORDS Denounce DOJ’s Failure to Protect Foundational Federal Gun Safety Law Against Gun Lobby Attacks
“Less than a week after Senate Republicans confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General, DOJ has failed to defend a 100-year-old public protection against some of our nation’s deadliest weapons – even as it actively defends this exact same law in other courtrooms….”
Gun Industry Lobbying Disclosure Report [Q2 2026] - Guns Down America
“In July 2026, Guns Down America examined Lobbying Disclosure Act records submitted by representatives of major firearms companies and trade associations in the second quarter of 2026. The lobbying detailed in this report coincides with a wider push for the Federal government to prioritize ease of doing business over proven public health policies.”
The Quiet Campaign: How the Guns Everywhere Industry Is Quietly Dismantling America’s Silencer Laws
“The guns everywhere industry’s effort to deregulate gun silencers may seem like a technical debate about gun accessories, but it is anything but technical. It represents yet another step in a decades-long strategy to weaken federal gun laws, normalize increasingly dangerous gun accessories, and expand profits for manufacturers at the expense of public safety.”
Gun Law Trendwatch: States Are Moving Forward in 2026 - Giffords
“So far this year, a dozen states have passed new gun safety laws.”
In Oregon, voters’ passage of gun control measure led to more firearms in the state
“Upon passage, Measure 114 faced multiple legal challenges that are still unresolved, and Oregon lawmakers this year passed legislation delaying the measure’s implementation – if supporters win in court – until Jan. 1, 2028.”
New Study Finds Bacterial Infections Affect About 1 in 20 Hospitalized Adults With Firearm Injuries
“Firearm injuries are a major public health concern in the United States, but relatively little research has examined the infectious complications that can occur after treatment.”
Thailand suspends new gun permits after mass shooting
“The South East Asian country has one of the highest rates of civilian gun ownership in the region, with around 10.3 million firearms in civilian possession, and high levels of gun crime. In response to the recent shooting, the prime minister has promised to pass tough new gun control laws with severe penalties, suspending new permits in the meantime.”
Snaps, Likes, and Shares Are Teaching Teens About the Dangers of Guns
“The results, published in July, found that one in six Snapchat users between the ages of 13 and 17 surveyed were aware of SNUG, the organization’s Safer Not Using Guns campaign, which uses Snapchat to share messaging about firearm access. They found that teens aware of the campaign were 17 points more likely to believe they were safer without guns.”
Stars, trees, mountains: Santa Rosa outdoor youth program is using nature to combat gun violence
“Working with the city, LandPaths, an environmental conservancy non-profit, takes at-risk youth out of their concrete, urban environments and into the natural one, where they hike, camp and explore the natural wonders of Sonoma county, offering many of them their first encounters with the land.”