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2020 Was the Worst Year in US History for Gun Violence

1 février 2021

2020 will be remembered for many things: a global pandemic, a shutdown of the economy, racial...

A Brief History of the Second Amendment

3 décembre 2020

The Second Amendment was written in 1790 and ratified a year later. It reads just 27 words: A...

The Quiet Carnage of Gun Violence in America

25 septembre 2020

It is rare when tens of thousands of people die every year in the US from the same cause, and no...

Shining a Light on Gun Violence
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Gun Violence in America
Every year, over 80,000 Americans are killed or injured by gun violence. The majority, about 45.000 per year are killed. Another 40,000 are injured. 2021 was the most violent year in US history. The carnage includes thousands of youths under the age of 18 that are killed or injured from gun violence. Many are under the age of 11.
US Gun Violence Comparison
The amount of gun violence in the US paints a very disturbing picture, especially when compared to other countries. Gun violence spares no one, striking down men, women, children, teens, whites and non-whites. And gun violence is orders of magnitude higher in the US across all demographics than other comparable countries.
Guns in America Dwarfs other Countries
Americans have by far more guns, and more guns per person compared to any other country in the world. No matter how you measure it, total guns, or guns per person, America is far ahead of the rest of the world. Although America has only 4% of the world's population, it has 46% of the world's guns.
US Gun Sales Spike during 2020 - 2022
Gun sales in the US increased dramatically from 2020 - 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and political protests. Of the highest 10 monthly gun sales numbers in US history, 8 of the top 10 months occurred in 2020 or 2021. More guns were purchased in the US between 2020 - 2022 than at any other time in our nation's history by far.
More Guns Result in More Violence
US states with a higher level of gun ownership have a higher level of gun violence compared to states with low levels of gun violence. Whether you are measure total gun violence, homicides or suicides, more guns results in more violence.
US Mass Shootings on the Rise
Mass shootings in the US have occurred with increasing frequency, in all regions of the country. 2021 set a new record for the most mass shootings in US history. 2022 recorded the second highest number of mass shootings.
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2020 Was the Worst Year in US History for Gun Violence
1 février 2021
2020 will be remembered for many things: a global pandemic, a shutdown of the economy, racial...
A Brief History of the Second Amendment
3 décembre 2020
The Second Amendment was written in 1790 and ratified a year later. It reads just 27 words: A...
The Quiet Carnage of Gun Violence in America
25 septembre 2020
It is rare when tens of thousands of people die every year in the US from the same cause, and no...

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2020 Was the Worst Year in US History for Gun Violence

A Brief History of the Second Amendment

The Quiet Carnage of Gun Violence in America

Shining a Light on Gun Violence

America has the most gun violence in the world We envision a better future, free from gun violence

Gun Violence in America

US Gun Violence Comparison

Guns in America Dwarfs other Countries

Americans have by far more guns, and more guns per person compared to any other country in the world. No matter how you measure it, total guns, or guns per person, America is far ahead of the rest of the world. Although America has only 4% of the world's population, it has 46% of the world's guns.

US Gun Sales Spike during 2020 - 2022

More Guns Result in More Violence

US states with a higher level of gun ownership have a higher level of gun violence compared to states with low levels of gun violence. Whether you are measure total gun violence, homicides or suicides, more guns results in more violence.

US Mass Shootings on the Rise

Mass shootings in the US have occurred with increasing frequency, in all regions of the country. 2021 set a new record for the most mass shootings in US history. 2022 recorded the second highest number of mass shootings.

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Thoughts on reducing gun violence in America.

2020 Was the Worst Year in US History for Gun Violence

A Brief History of the Second Amendment

The Quiet Carnage of Gun Violence in America

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Gun Violence

America has the most gun violence in the world

We envision a better future, free from gun violence