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Category: Gun Violence
America Should Invest in Gun Violence Research
Suicide is often an impulsive act. A person has a short-term mental health crisis and spontaneously considers suicide. Most who survive suicide do not usually die from another attempt. Committing suicide by gun is one of the most common and Continue Reading …
Did you notice we are not having a gun debate right now?
In the midst of the horrific tragedy in London, the President tweeted a rhetorical question about how there wasn’t a gun debate following that terror attack unlike those in San Bernadino or Orlando. Trump simplistically explains the answer to his Continue Reading …
What Works? Three Laws that Prevent Gun Deaths
A number of laws have been passed at the state level to address firearm safety. Some laws loosen restrictions on gun ownership while others tighten restrictions on gun ownership. Not all firearm-related laws are effective. Researchers conducted a cross-sectional, state-level study Continue Reading …
“I Also Believe in Background Checks”
A powerful political ad from Jason Kander (D) running for Senate in Missouri.
The Missing Link Between Mental Health and Guns
The crime rate in the United States has decreased despite public perception. However, the death rate from firearms – especially for suicides – has not seen as great a reduction. Researchers at Duke and the University of South Florida studied Continue Reading …