Friday Finds
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 scrolled by during your busy week.
Legendary NBA coach calls for gun control in end-of-season press conference
“I'm sorry to go on and on, but [Governor] Bill Lee: 'I'm closely monitoring the tragic situation. Please join us in prayer.' What are you monitoring? They're dead! Children -- they're dead.”
A new, expansive poll reveals America’s stark realities of living in our gun culture
“More Than Half Of U.S. Adults Have Experienced A Gun-Related Incident, Including One In Five Who Have Personally Been Threatened With A Gun Or Had A Family Member Who Has Been Killed By A Gun.”
Six Black Celebrities Who've Lost Family Members to Gun Violence
“Not only is gun violence the number one cause of death for children in the United States, Black children and teens are 17 times more likely than white children of the same age to die of gun violence.”
One of the country’s favorite handguns is allegedly firing on its owners
“More than 100 people allege that their P320 pistols discharged when they did not pull the trigger…”