4 Ways the Federal Government Can Improve College Campus Safety in States With Lax Gun Laws
As more states pass campus carry laws, Congress and the Biden administration should intervene to protect college students and employees from gun violence.
Gun Violence Prevention Priorities for a New Congress and a New Administration
The start of a new Congress and a new administration presents a crucial opportunity to make progress in reducing gun violence.
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The Gun Industry in America
4 Reasons Not To Buy Guns in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Gun Violence in America: A State-by-State Analysis
Myth vs. Fact: Debunking the Gun Lobby’s Favorite Talking Points
Frequently Asked Questions About Firearm Safe Storage
Safe storage practices can help to keep children safe, deter gun theft, and avoid preventable gun-related deaths and injuries.
Take Action: Regulate Ghost Guns
This year, President Biden and the ATF announced a proposed rule that would finally begin to make strides in regulating "ghost guns" and taking them off our streets.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gun Industry Immunity
The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act prevents the gun industry from being held accountable for harm caused and disincentivizes the industry from ensuring consumer safety.
Frequently Asked Questions About Domestic Violence and Firearms
Serious gaps in federal law allow loopholes for some domestic violence abusers to access firearms, intensifying harm in moments that are already dangerous for survivors.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost Guns
Homemade firearms that can be procured without a background check and do not have serial numbers, known as ghost guns, pose unique risks to community safety.
Tell the Senate: Strengthen Our Nation’s Gun Laws
Gun violence is not inevitable. The Senate must protect our communities through stronger gun laws.
5 Discussions That Shaped the Justice Reform Movement in 2020
While more must be done to shrink the footprint of the U.S. criminal justice system, the national dialogue around reform during summer 2020 has inspired transformative ideas and tangible policies that can be built on moving forward.
Gun Violence Prevention Policy FAQs
In this fact sheet series, the Center for American Progress will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about key policy issues related to gun violence prevention.
Frequently Asked Questions About the “Charleston Loophole”
A dangerous gap in federal law allows gun dealers to proceed with a sale before a background check has been completed—enabling people who are otherwise prohibited from gun possession to continue to buy guns.
Frequently Asked Questions About Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Extreme risk protection orders provide a much-needed remedy to temporarily remove firearms during a period of temporary crisis.
6 Policies To Reduce Gun Violence in Nevada
While Nevada has taken steps to strengthen gun laws in recent years, much more must be done to protect Nevada communities from gun violence.
No Shots Fired
A new CAP analysis finds that robberies and aggravated assaults in which a gun is not fired but is used as a threat occur frequently and have significant impacts on victims in the United States.
Rethinking ATF’s Budget To Prioritize Effective Gun Violence Prevention
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives should overhaul its current spending priorities to better reflect the agency’s unique value-add to gun violence prevention efforts.
Untangling the Gun Lobby’s Web of Self-Defense and Human Rights
The gun lobby has manipulated the human rights framework to the detriment to public safety, violating fundamental human rights within the United States.