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.
Arrest warrant issued for suspect after 18 killed in shooting rampage in Maine as manhunt continues, officials say
“Eighteen people have been killed and 13 injured in a shooting rampage at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine’s governor said Thursday, as a furious manhunt – with schools shuttered and people warned to stay indoors – continues for an accused US Army Reservist now wanted on murder charges.”
Domestic Violence Homicides Climb As Supreme Court Weighs Bombshell Case
“That rising violence, overwhelmingly directed at women, most commonly occurs in states where access to firearms is easiest.”
STUDY: Many in law enforcement own firearms. They are more likely to have suicidal thoughts
“Law enforcement officers in the United States own firearms at high rates and rarely engage in secure firearm storage, which could increase their risk for suicide, according to a Rutgers study.”
U.S. Gun Homicides Drop Slightly After Pandemic Peak
“The report also showed that racial disparities were similar to previous years.”
Gun manufacturers target children in firearm ads, report finds
“According to the report… creative briefs at the company referred to ‘youth and millennials’ as part of a new target audience among which the company sought to boost gun sales as its core customer base began to age.”
Gun violence prevention organizations call on ad industry for support
“In two separate panels, leaders from The Brady Center and Sandy Hook Promise shared with the ad industry how they can play a role in the fight against gun violence.”
LISTEN: Leading up to Election Day, new research shows some gun owners would commit violence in support of a political stance
“Study author Dr. Garen Wintemute expects 2023 will be a “lull year” and that people planning politically motivated acts of violence will likely be ramping up to the presidential election in 2024.”
Democratic lieutenant governors, advocates, discuss solutions to prevent gun violence
“The panelists discussed policy solutions at the local, state and federal levels. Some called for federal actions such as the tightening of background checks and a national ban on assault weapons.”
LISTEN: Hollywood Content Creators To Gather For Brady’s Gun Safety Summit; Organization Boosts Staff For Culture-Focused Campaign
“It’s part of an increased effort by Brady United to the entertainment community via a culture and gun safety initiative.”
How to talk to kids about gun violence
“It is a delicate balancing act to provide some reassurance without minimizing the real and tragic toll of gun violence.”
Are U.S. Gun-Makers Responsible for Violence in Mexico?
“At least 70 percent of guns recovered at crime scenes in Mexico between 2014 and 2018 were trafficked into the country from the United States.”
Guns. Still on Biden’s radar.
“Since Biden announced the Office of Gun Violence Prevention last month, the team has held several meetings with state officials, advocates and community leaders in the gun violence space.”