Friday Finds
Wherein we unearth GVP-related stories from the past week
Given the constant information tsunami of our 24-hour news cycle world, there are bound to be stories that get lost in the scroll. On Fridays here at Armed With Reason, we’ll highlight some articles from the Gun Violence Prevention realm that might have been missed during your busy week.
Gun Deaths Rising Sharply Among Children, Study Finds
“The death rate attributable to car accidents fell by almost half, leaving firearm injuries the top cause of accidental death in children.”
New VPC Study Analyzes 25 Years of Data from When Men Murder Women for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October
“Fifty-three percent of female victims killed by males were killed with a firearm, the majority of which were handguns.”
After Third Major Shooting in Four Years, Thailand Debates How to Stem Gun Violence
“Thailand has one of the highest rates of gun ownership and gun homicide in Asia, though it pales in comparison to the levels in the United States.”
INTERVIEW: Leader of gun safety group Giffords to step down
“…his departure represents a major changing of the guard for one of the more important advocacy communities in the progressive tent.”
Buffalo's drop in gun violence likely helped by 'micro hot spot' initiative
“Since the department informally implemented the plan in July 2021, and then formally enacted it in March of last year, gun homicides have dropped about 51%, and non-gang shootings dropped about 23%….”
Speaker Jon Romano Now Speaks out Against Gun Violence Decades After His School Shooting
“Jon served 16 years in prison and was released in 2020 (just in time for a global pandemic). During that time, Jon was able to reflect on his actions and has since tried to become an advocate for preventing gun violence.”
INTERVIEW: Robert Rodriguez Would Make Another ‘Desperado’ Sequel, but He’s Worried About Glorifying Gun Violence
“There’s always some terrible shooting and you just go, I don’t know if I can responsibly do anything with guns.”
APA-backed legislation informs first-ever federal office dedicated to reducing gun violence
“APA (American Psychological Association) and psychology are working on a number of fronts to help move the gun violence debate beyond political arguments and into the realm of public health and safety,”
VIDEO: Prominent WNY singer soon to host anti-gun rally after losing son
“McWilson questions the easy access many young adults have when it comes to automatic weapons.”
NBA training camps: Jusuf Nurkić uses question to address guns in America
“Nurkić was candid in response to a seemingly light hearted question about confusing aspects of the American experience. ‘I still don't know why everybody has so many guns,’ he said.”