Gun violence takes many forms, and not all of them make the news. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to end this crisis, so we have to attack it on all fronts.
Gun Suicide
Nearly two-thirds of gun deaths are self-inflicted, and the majority of Americans who die by suicide use a firearm. Addressing gun access creates more second chances for people in crisis.
LEARN MORECommunity Violence
In too many cities, underserved communities suffer from daily shootings. But proven community-based programs can save lives.
Learn MoreKIDS & GUNS
Every child deserves to live free from violence. Our kids pay an enormous price for our nation’s weak gun laws. At least 4.6 million children live in homes with loaded, unlocked guns.
LEARN MOREPOLICE SHOOTINGS
Police violence is gun violence—and it’s past time to address it. Nearly 1,000 civilians are shot and killed by police every year, many of them unarmed.
Learn MoreDomestic Violence
Access to guns turns abusive situations deadly—women in the US are 21 times more likely to be killed with a gun than women in other high-income countries.
Learn Moremass shootings
Tragedies in schools, workplaces, and houses of worship terrorize Americans of all ages. Weak laws make it all too easy for shooters to obtain weapons of war.
LEARN MORETHE GUN LOBBY
The gun lobby’s campaign of fear and division puts gun manufacturer profits over public safety. We have them on the defensive—and we’re not letting up.
LEARN MOREREsearch funding
Gun violence in America has reached a 40-year high. The federal government needs to adequately fund research into this public health epidemic.
LEARN MOREimplementation
Passing gun safety laws isn’t enough—these laws must be effectively and equitably implemented in order to prevent shootings and save lives.
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