Gun Violence Disproportionately and Overwhelmingly Hurts Communities of Color Fact SheetJun 30, 2022 Gun Violence Disproportionately and Overwhelmingly Hurts Communities of Color Jun 30, 2022 Marissa Edmund
Weak Gun Laws Are Hurting Police Officers Fact SheetJun 27, 2022 Weak Gun Laws Are Hurting Police Officers Jun 27, 2022 Nick Wilson, Eugenio Weigend Vargas
The United States Must Address Its Gun Trafficking Crisis ArticleJun 16, 2022 The United States Must Address Its Gun Trafficking Crisis Jun 16, 2022 Eugenio Weigend Vargas, Alex Barrio
The Recent Rise in Violent Crime Is Driven by Gun Violence Fact SheetJun 3, 2022 The Recent Rise in Violent Crime Is Driven by Gun Violence Jun 3, 2022 Eugenio Weigend Vargas
From the Front Lines: Chicago CRED’s Effort To Stop Gun Violence VideoSep 26, 2023 From the Front Lines: Chicago CRED’s Effort To Stop Gun Violence Melvyn Hayward of Chicago CRED shares how life experiences led him to work toward ending gun violence in his community. Sep 26, 2023 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Tymoni Correa-Buntley, 4 More Audrey Smith, Matt Gossage, Ashley Joo, Hai-Lam Phan
Disarm Hate: A Summary of Key Challenges and Solutions Fact SheetSep 13, 2023 Disarm Hate: A Summary of Key Challenges and Solutions This fact sheet summarizes a recent Center for American Progress report on how the Disarm Hate Act can prevent hate-fueled gun violence in the United States. Sep 13, 2023 Allison Jordan
The Disarm Hate Act Would Help Prevent Hate-Motivated Gun Violence ReportSep 13, 2023 The Disarm Hate Act Would Help Prevent Hate-Motivated Gun Violence To respond to the United States’ rising tide of violent hate crimes and prevent them before they happen, Congress should pass the Disarm Hate Act into law. Sep 13, 2023 Allison Jordan
Why We Fight: Gun Violence Survivors Share Their Stories VideoAug 21, 2023 Why We Fight: Gun Violence Survivors Share Their Stories Survivors and parents of gun violence victims share their stories and how they turned their loss into strength by fighting to end gun violence in America. Aug 21, 2023 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Andrew Sonntag, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, 1 Year Later ReportAug 10, 2023 The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, 1 Year Later The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first major federal gun safety bill passed in nearly 30 years, has closed gun law loopholes and implemented new gun violence prevention policies, as well as made significant investments in school and community safety that are saving lives. Aug 10, 2023 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Allison Jordan
In Their Own Words: Talking to Gun Violence Survivors VideoJul 20, 2023 In Their Own Words: Talking to Gun Violence Survivors Survivors and family members of gun violence victims share their deeply personal experiences to guide others on how to create space, listen, and support survivors of gun violence. Jul 20, 2023 Nick Wilson, Tymoni Correa-Buntley, Andrew Sonntag, 3 More Ala Al Sadi, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo
La súplica de una madre para detener el flujo de armas estadounidenses a México VideoJun 27, 2023 La súplica de una madre para detener el flujo de armas estadounidenses a México La activista de derechos humanos mexicana María Herrera Magdaleno discute el impacto devastador del flujo de armas estadounidenses hacia México, incluyendo la desaparición forzada de cuatro de sus hijos. Jun 27, 2023 Nick Wilson, Andrew Sonntag, Rafael Medina, 4 More Gaby Blanco, Ala Al Sadi, Hai-Lam Phan, Julia Schroeder
A Mother’s Plea to Stop the Flow of U.S. Guns to Mexico VideoJun 27, 2023 A Mother’s Plea to Stop the Flow of U.S. Guns to Mexico Mexican human rights activist María Herrera Magdaleno discusses the devastating impact of U.S. guns flowing to Mexico, including the forced disappearance of four of her sons. Jun 27, 2023 Nick Wilson, Andrew Sonntag, Rafael Medina, 4 More Gaby Blanco, Ala Al Sadi, Hai-Lam Phan, Julia Schroeder
A Place for Us: A Memoir, in Conversation With Brandon J. Wolf and Chasten Buttigieg Past EventJun 21, 2023 A Place for Us: A Memoir, in Conversation With Brandon J. Wolf and Chasten Buttigieg Join Brandon J. Wolf, Chasten Buttigieg, and the Center for American Progress for an armchair conversation to discuss LGBTQI+ rights, gun violence prevention, and finding purpose and power through tragedy. Jun 21, 2023
Gun Violence Survivors Share Their Messages to Lawmakers VideoJun 13, 2023 Gun Violence Survivors Share Their Messages to Lawmakers In honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, gun violence survivors from across the country share their messages to elected officials and demand they take action to save lives. Jun 13, 2023 Nick Wilson, Tymoni Correa-Buntley, Andrew Sonntag, 3 More Hai-Lam Phan, Ala Al Sadi, Toni Pandolfo
8 Ways To Reduce Gun Violence in Minnesota ReportJun 6, 2023 8 Ways To Reduce Gun Violence in Minnesota In Minnesota, violent crime is increasingly fueled by firearms, as the state lacks foundational gun control laws that would improve public safety and save lives. Jun 6, 2023 Allison Jordan
Delaware Lawmakers Can Reduce Gun Violence by Passing a Permit-to-Purchase Law Fact SheetMay 5, 2023 Delaware Lawmakers Can Reduce Gun Violence by Passing a Permit-to-Purchase Law Lawmakers have an opportunity to increase public safety and save lives by passing and effectively implementing a permit-to-purchase law, which requires an individual to obtain a license before purchasing a firearm. May 5, 2023 Nick Wilson, Eugenio Weigend Vargas, Marissa Edmund, 1 More Traci Manza Murphy
How Policymakers Can Reduce Gun Violence in Michigan ReportApr 25, 2023 How Policymakers Can Reduce Gun Violence in Michigan This report highlights additional opportunities for Michigan policymakers to improve public safety through the enactment of popular and proven policies that many other states have successfully adopted to save lives. Apr 25, 2023 Allison Jordan
Guns Without Borders Past EventApr 17, 2023 Guns Without Borders Addressing the flow of U.S. firearms to Mexico and Central America Apr 17, 2023 Nick Wilson, Nick Wilson
School Shooting Survivor Mia Tretta Shares Message on Staying Focused Amid Endless Tragedies VideoMar 31, 2023 School Shooting Survivor Mia Tretta Shares Message on Staying Focused Amid Endless Tragedies Mia Tretta—a survivor of the Saugus High School shooting in Santa Clarita, California—speaks with the Center for American Progress about her experience and the need to maintain momentum following such gun violence tragedies. Mar 31, 2023 Tymoni Correa-Buntley, Andrew Sonntag, Hai-Lam Phan
8th Annual National Gun Violence Prevention Summit Past EventDec 6, 2022 8th Annual National Gun Violence Prevention Summit Addressing the largest challenges and opportunities facing the gun violence prevention movement Dec 6, 2022
Gun Violence Has a Devastating Impact on Hispanic Communities Fact SheetNov 1, 2022 Gun Violence Has a Devastating Impact on Hispanic Communities Hispanic and Latino communities are disproportionately at risk from rising rates of gun violence, but elected officials in these communities have so far failed to act. Nov 1, 2022 Allison Jordan
Weak Gun Laws Are Harmful to Women and Survivors of Domestic Violence Fact SheetOct 31, 2022 Weak Gun Laws Are Harmful to Women and Survivors of Domestic Violence States with weak gun violence prevention laws see significantly higher rates of female gun homicide, while states with strong guns laws have much lower rates. Oct 31, 2022 Marissa Edmund
Centering Youth in Community Violence Interventions as Part of a Comprehensive Approach to Countering Gun Violence ReportOct 11, 2022 Centering Youth in Community Violence Interventions as Part of a Comprehensive Approach to Countering Gun Violence Community violence intervention programs are a critical part of a comprehensive approach to reduce the impact of rising gun violence on youth and in U.S. communities. Oct 11, 2022 Terrell Thomas, Rachael Eisenberg
Fact Sheet: Weakening Requirements to Carry a Concealed Firearm Increases Violent Crime Fact SheetOct 4, 2022 Fact Sheet: Weakening Requirements to Carry a Concealed Firearm Increases Violent Crime States weakening concealed carry requirements is an increasing trend resulting in rising violent crime. Oct 4, 2022 Nick Wilson
Gun Violence in Rural America Fact SheetSep 26, 2022 Gun Violence in Rural America While politicians and the media have largely focused their attention on gun violence in large cities, rural communities continue to see a rise in gun-related deaths. Sep 26, 2022 David Correa, Nick Wilson
National Film Premiere: ‘Suppressed and Sabotaged: The Fight to Vote’ Past EventSep 15, 2022 National Film Premiere: ‘Suppressed and Sabotaged: The Fight to Vote’ Please join CAP's Reel Progress program and Brave New Films for a film screening of "Suppressed and Sabotaged: The Fight to Vote," followed by a discussion with a panel of esteemed experts. Sep 15, 2022
Guns Are Fueling the Rise in Domestic Extremist Violence Across the Country Fact SheetSep 15, 2022 Guns Are Fueling the Rise in Domestic Extremist Violence Across the Country The rise in domestic extremism across the country is being fueled by easy access to guns and dangerous right-wing propaganda. Sep 15, 2022 Marissa Edmund
Debunking Myths the Gun Lobby Perpetuates Following Mass Shootings Fact SheetSep 8, 2022 Debunking Myths the Gun Lobby Perpetuates Following Mass Shootings The facts disprove the dangerous myths that the gun lobby routinely deploys following mass shootings in its attempts to undermine calls for commonsense gun reform. Sep 8, 2022 Allison Jordan