Gun Control

Read: CDC: 76% of Firearms Used in Unintentional Deaths Among Kids Were Stored Unlocked

CDC: 76% of Firearms Used in Unintentional Deaths Among Kids Were Stored Unlocked

An estimated 30 million children live in homes with firearms, including 4.6 million in households that report storing firearms loaded and unlocked.

Read: Sandy Hook Promise Report Shows How Firearm Industry Targets Kids

Sandy Hook Promise Report Shows How Firearm Industry Targets Kids

The group says the firearm industry has intentionally named “youth” as a key target audience in marketing briefs, discussing a “window of opportunity” to build consumer loyalty before they turn 16.

Read: California Governor Signs Gun and Ammo Tax Law

California Governor Signs Gun and Ammo Tax Law

The tax revenue, which is estimated to generate $159 million annually, will pay for school safety and violence prevention programs.

Read: Michigan State Bans Concealed Carry on Campus

Michigan State Bans Concealed Carry on Campus

MSU’s firearms policy already banned students and employees from carrying guns on campus but allowed the general public to conceal carry in outdoor spaces.

Read: Guns In America: How Schools Can Mitigate Violence and Subsequent Teacher Turnover

Guns In America: How Schools Can Mitigate Violence and Subsequent Teacher Turnover

Four out of 10 teachers are considering quitting because they don’t feel safe at work, and 82% of them would like to change jobs within the next six months.

Read: An Updated List of States That Allow Campus Carry

An Updated List of States That Allow Campus Carry

Some states allow concealed carry gun policies on college campuses, others prohibit it, and the rest leave the decision up to each school. Where does your state fall?

Read: 5 Students Shot, 1 Killed Leaving Football Scrimmage at Roxborough High School

5 Students Shot, 1 Killed Leaving Football Scrimmage at Roxborough High School

The victims, ages 14 to 17, were heading to their locker room when at least two gunmen who were waiting in a vehicle fired dozens of rounds.

Read: How RFID Technology Can Reduce Gun Violence

How RFID Technology Can Reduce Gun Violence

RFID-based smart guns could significantly reduce the rate of gun violence, including suicides, homicides, and accidents.

Read: Opinion: U.S. Politicians Must Get a Backbone, Pass Gun Laws to Prevent School Shootings

Opinion: U.S. Politicians Must Get a Backbone, Pass Gun Laws to Prevent School Shootings

Campus hardening measures can only go so far in preventing school shootings. We need stronger gun laws to truly make our campuses safer.

Read: Guns Became Leading Cause of Death for U.S. Children and Teens in 2020

Guns Became Leading Cause of Death for U.S. Children and Teens in 2020

More than 4,300 people ages 1-19 died of firearm-related injuries in 2020 — a 29.5% increase from 2019.

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