gun violence

A report with data from 2017-2021 found that many guns linked to crime during this time were semiautomatic pistols. It also reiterated the common profile of where these guns are coming from, including those used in crimes and thefts, by men under the age of 40. Besides the statistics the study…

Even with some of the strictest gun laws in the country including in-depth background checks and the more recent increase in the minimum age required to purchase a firearm, California was plagued with a string of mass shootings in the first few weeks of 2023. Experts say that there are too many…

Leaders in New Jersey proposed legislation this week that would require New Jersyians looking to purchase a firearm to buy insurance and complete gun-safety training before gaining access to a weapon. It also allows the state to ban concealed carry weapons in many different locations. This…

T.S.A. at airport security has encountered over 4,600 guns so far this year, 87% of which were loaded. This terrifying statistic is thought to be a culmination of pre-pandemic rates of air travel, coupled with an upsurge in gun sales. When such an incident occurs, T.S.A passes the situation over to…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, gun purchases have risen in scary numbers, and as such, we are seeing much more gun violence these days than our already high pre-pandemic numbers. Texas has seen the worst of this crisis. In 2021, Austin police reported 160 road-rage episodes that involved a firearm.…

Arguments over the extent of the Second Amendment have been going on for quite a while now. A New York law that proposes that people would have to have 'proper cause' to open carry in the state is looking like it will not pass, as justices suggest it is restricting rights ensured by this Amendment.…

As reported by the FBI, Americans set a new record in June of almost 4 million background checks to purchase or possess firearms. It is expected that this year will be the highest number of background checks ever recorded. For more information, click here.