#gun violence prevention

#gun violence prevention

California imposes its first state excise tax on guns and ammunition, following federal excise taxes, potentially impacting sales and aiming to reduce gun violence. [ more ]

California introduces an 11% tax on guns and ammunition, becoming the first state in the U.S. to do so. [ more ]

More firearms dealers in the U.S. will have to conduct background checks on buyers to close loopholes in gun sales.

President Biden emphasizes the rule's aim to prevent guns from reaching domestic abusers and felons, urging Congress for universal background checks legislation. [ more ]

Gun safety locks offered for free in LA County to prevent gun violence.

Focus on reducing accessibility of guns at home to prevent tragedies. [ more ]

Drop Nineteens are reissuing their classic debut 'Delaware' with a new cover photo and remastered audio.

A portion of the proceeds from the 'Delaware' album reissue will go to Artists for Action to Prevent Gun Violence. [ more ]

White House establishes a national office for red flag laws to combat gun violence.

Funding for the initiative comes from the justice department. [ more ]

Community intervention and public health approaches are seen as beneficial for addressing public safety issues like gun violence and nonviolent crimes.

Interventions such as trauma recovery and addressing family conflict can prevent violence from occurring. [ more ]

Vice President Harris to visit Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., to commemorate victims of a mass shooting in 2018.

The building where the shooting occurred is set to be demolished, with family members showing the Vice President where their loved ones were killed. [ more ]