What We Can Learn From the Anti-Drunk Driving Campaign Illogic that was once pervasive can be defeated

A 40-year-old New York Times op-ed reveals insight into how the twisted logic of today's gun lobby might one day look as indefensible as drinking and driving.
#drunkdriving #commonsense #GVP #gunviolenceawareness

GVPanorama - Why Isn't There More Research About Gun Violence? This video lays out the basics of the problem

In this video, Rocky Mountain PBS reporter Myles Bess delves into the barriers that have impeded needed firearm research in a country utterly awash in guns.
#FirearmResearch #gunviolenceawareness

Throwback Thursday - Could You Open Carry in Ancient Rome? The Romans love and fear of the sword

This video, from YouTube channel Invicta History, is an interesting study on the roots of our ongoing debate about the rights of weapon owners.
#opencarry #PermitlessCarry #GVP #gunviolenceawareness #ancientrome #sword #GunFreeZones

GVPanorama - She Was Drawn to Gun Violence Research. Then She Discovered the Truth About Her Father’s Death. A family secret turned her from advocate to survivor

Today’s post from @thetrace.org is an intense story of a community violence intervention advocate who came to the field as a student, but soon learned how personal the reach of gun violence can be.
#GVP #CVI #gunviolenceawareness #suicideprevention @giffords.org

ICYMI - "I Feel the Pressure to Explain to America Exactly How We Got Here" An interview with Jennifer Mascia from The Trace about doing TV interviews after a mass shooting

In case you missed it, check out our new interview with Jennifer Mascia from The Trace about her frequent TV appearances as a gun violence prevention expert.
#GVP #gunviolenceawareness #MassShooting #guncontrol #ICYMI #CNN

GVPanorama - What Gun Violence Cost Them Six women share what it’s like to have a loved one killed with a firearm

This article, from Marie Claire, is a deeply personal, subtly inspiring, and cautionary piece about six women who lost a loved one to gun violence.
#GVP #gunviolenceawareness #domesticviolence #survivor #MassShooting #gvpanorama

A Case Study in the Gun Lobby’s Firehose of Falsehood For the gun lobby, the details of decreasing homicide stats are irrelevant

For the gun lobby, the details of decreasing firearm homicide stats are irrelevant.
“… the states expanding gun carrying are underperforming the states strengthening gun laws.”
#GVP #gunviolenceawareness #CrimeStatistics #CVI #gunlobby #GunLaws #SCOTUS #CourtDecision #PermitlessCarry

GVPanorama - Owning and Using a Firearm in Ireland The Emerald Isle proves legal and safe gun ownership is possible

The Emerald Isle proves legal and safe gun ownership is possible.
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The False Promise of Armed Resistance Are we becoming a mirror of what we fear?

“The mechanisms are straightforward: nonviolent campaigns attract broader participation, increase the likelihood of defections from security forces, and preserve moral legitimacy.”
#GVP #gunviolenceawareness #nonviolence #mythbusting

GVPanorama - New Data on Guns Trafficked to Mexico and Beyond New report explores how and where weapons get into Mexico

This timely report from Stop US Arms to Mexico lays out the depth of gun trafficking below the U.S. border, while explaining the difficulty of attaining traceable public information on the weapons flow.
#guntrafficking #mexicanborder #gunviolenceawareness #ElMencho #Cartels #GVP

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ICYMI - Dog Shoots Person, Again... Again Another dog-shoots-man story belies the defensive gun use myth

In lieu of any new studies regarding dogs accidentally shooting people— and given the great ratings for the Puppy Bowl — we thought we’d revisit this piece from last November, in case you missed it.
#GVP #MythBustingMonday #gunviolenceawareness #dogs #AccidentalShooting #DGU #DefensiveGunUse

Valentine’s Day vigil honors lives lost to gun violence Valentine’s Day is often associated with romance and celebration. For a St. Louis nonprofit focused on peace and public safety, it has also become a day of remembrance. On Saturday, the Peace Economy Project will hold its annual Valentine’s Day Vigil Against Gun Violence, bringing together survivors, advocates, faith leaders and community members to honor […]

'Valentine’s Day vigil honors lives lost to gun violence'

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Devastating! Mother of Three Fatally Shot by Ex While Making Food Delivery An Atlanta family is mourning the tragic loss of a 34-year-old mother of three who was shot and killed while delivering food… The post Devastating! Mother of Three Fatally Shot by Ex While Making Food Delivery appeared first on Shine My Crown.

Devastating! Mother of Three Fatally Shot by Ex While Making Food Delivery: An Atlanta family is mourning the tragic loss of a 34-year-old mother of three who was shot and killed while delivering food…


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This Is National Gun Violence Survivors Week Survivor stories from the annals of Armed with Reason

February 1-7 is National Gun Violence Survivors Week.
Below are some harrowing but ultimately inspiring stories of survival that we’ve shared on Armed with Reason.
#nationalgunviolencesurvivorsweek #GVP #gunviolenceawareness #SurvivorStories @teachersunify.bsky.social #sandyhook #columbine #CVI

Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence Turns 4 An interview with co-founder and survivor, Abbey Cements

December, 2025, marked the 4th birthday for the educator-focused GVP group, Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence. Check out our new interview with co-founder and Sandy Hook survivor, Abbey Clements. @teachersunify.bsky.social
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What to Know Before Buying a Gun Our desperate times have created concerned reactions, so here's a firearm factsheet to consider if you're pondering gun ownership

Our desperate times have created concerned reactions, so here's a firearm factsheet we've created to consider if you're pondering gun ownership.
#GVP #gunviolenceawareness #gunownership #MythBusting #selfdefense

"The Myths We Carry" Book Contest Winners And a recent interview with author, Devin Hughes

We’ve got the winners of signed copies of "The Myths We Carry" — check out an interview with author and GVPedia founder, Devin Hughes.
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GVPanorama - How Are Young People Handling Gun Violence Anxiety? A new podcast delves into the reverberating effects of an increasingly common threat

A new podcast from Connecticut Public delves into the reverberating effects of an increasingly common threat.
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"The Myths We Carry" - Book Launch and Giveaway Win a signed copy of the new book - a definitive primer on gun lobby disinformation

Win a signed copy of the new book from GVPedia founder Devin Hughes, The Myths We Carry - a definitive primer on gun lobby disinformation.
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GVPanorama - What Researchers Learned About American Gun Violence in 2025 Trump’s return to office rattled academia, but insights continued to emerge

From our diligent colleagues at @thetrace.org comes this excellent round-up of major moves of gun violence research in 2025.
"Trump’s return to office rattled academia, but insights continued to emerge."
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Christmas Brunch Turns Tragic After Mom Allegedly Shoots Son Over ‘Disrespect’ A Florida woman is facing serious charges after authorities say she shot her adult son in the thigh on Christmas Day following… The post Christmas Brunch Turns Tragic After Mom Allegedly Shoots Son Over ‘Disrespect’ appeared first on Shine My Crown.

Christmas Brunch Turns Tragic After Mom Allegedly Shoots Son Over ‘Disrespect’: A Florida woman is facing serious charges after authorities say she shot her adult son in the thigh on Christmas Day following…


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Gracie Abrams, Aaron Dessner, Bon Iver honour victims of gun violence with new charity single, Sold Out Gracie Abrams, Aaron Dessner, and Bon Iver have released new single, Sold Out , in support of Everytown for Gun Safety.

Gracie Abrams, Aaron Dessner, and Bon Iver release “Sold Out” to honor gun violence victims. Can music drive change? #GunViolenceAwareness

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