ISSUES
Understand the issues and the evidence-based solutions that can end America's gun violence epidemic.
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THE ISSUES
Understanding the issues and supporting common-sense solutions is the only way to fight America’s gun violence epidemic. Find everything you need to know from the latest legislation and research to key statistics.
Understand the issues and the evidence-based solutions that can end America's gun violence epidemic.
Learn more about the facts that make us act.
Our reports and analyses offer brief overviews on some of the most pressing issues of the gun violence epidemic and solutions that can be implemented across various sectors.
Listen to Red, Blue, and Brady as we explore America's epidemic of gun violence and talk with survivors, activists, researchers, politicians, and more.
Ending gun violence starts with your advocacy — and we have the tools to get you started.
STATISTICS
Guns are the #1 killer of children in the United States.
Every day, 8 children are shot unintentionally by family fire.
RESEARCH
Firearms have always been a part of America’s story, but now there are more guns on our streets than civilians.
The firearms industry is rarely held accountable for its irresponsible practices that perpetuate gun violence.
OUR IMPACT
of the U.S. population live in states with universal background checks. A decade ago, only 12.5% of the population lived in a state with universal background checks.
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