Guns / Gun Violence

50 for the Future, Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence – since 2000, at least 50 Wisconsinites have been killed in domestic violence homicides when the perpetrator was legally prohibited from possessing the firearm. Would background checks have prevented all of the tragedies? No. But undoubtedly, background checks would have made a difference in some of the cases. We hope that these 50 stories will spark change for a more peaceful future ~ 50 for the Future, Madison, WI.

Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence – we are devoted to creating an America free from gun violence, where all Americans are safe at home, at school, at work, and in our communities. The Brady Campaign works to pass and enforce sensible federal and state gun laws, regulations, and public policies through grassroots activism, electing public officials who support common sense gun laws, and increasing public awareness of gun violence. Through our Million Mom March and Brady Chapters, we work locally to educate, remember victims, and pass sensible gun laws, believing that children have the right to grow up in environments free from the threat of gun violence. The Brady Center works to reform the gun industry by enacting and enforcing sensible regulations to reduce gun violence, including regulations governing the gun industry. In addition, we represent victims of gun violence in the courts. We educate the public about gun violence through litigation, grassroots mobilization, and outreach to affected communities, Washington, DC.

Concealed Carry Killers – this Violence Policy Center website details the current tally of killings committed by concealed handgun permit holders identified through news accounts from May 2007 to the present broken out by specific categories. Recognizing that the VPC is relying primarily on news reports, the actual numbers are most likely far higher. This tally is updated monthly. Clicking on each category's tally will link you to vignettes describing the circumstances for each killing, listed by state. The descriptions also include the current, known status of any charges filed against the permit holder as well as noting instances where the perpetrator committed suicide, Washington, DC.

International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA) Women's Network – the IANSA Women's Network is the only international network focused on the connections between gender, women's rights, small arms and armed violence. It was formed in 2001 as a women's caucus at IANSA events and now links members in countries ranging from Fiji to Senegal, Argentina to South Africa, Canada to Sudan, London, UK.

Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence – the only national law center focused on providing comprehensive legal expertise in support of gun violence prevention and the promotion of smart gun laws that save lives. As a non-profit organization founded by attorneys, we remain dedicated to preventing the lass of lives caused by gun violence by providing trusted, in-depth legal expertise and information on America's gun laws, San Francisco, CA.

Mayors Against Illegal Guns – we are committed to working with our fellow mayors to share best practices, develop innovative policies, and support legislation at the national, state, and local levels that will help law enforcement target illegal guns. Each mayor in this coalition has signed a state of principles committing us to this fight. While we will each have different strategies for pursing those principles, we all agree on the goal: protecting the rights of Americans to own guns, while fighting to keep criminals from possessing guns illegally. Demand A Plan to End Gun Violence campaign.

National Center on Protection Orders and Full Faith and Credit, Battered Women's Justice Project – to fulfill our mission the NCPRFFC provides assistance through consultation, written materials and training on: implementation and enforcement of the full faith and credit provision, enhancing enforcement of fed earl and state prohibitions related to domestic violence, federal domestic violence and stalking crimes, and promoting enforcement of custody provisions within protection orders, Arlington, VA.

Now is the Time to Do Something about Gun Violence, The White House, Washington, DC.

Now is the Time: The President's Plan to Protect Our Children and Our Communities by Reducing Gun Violence, January 16, 2013

What is the National Instant Criminal Background Check System? (infographic), April 3, 2013

Violence Policy Center – a national non-profit organization working to fight firearms violence through research, education, and advocacy. As a gun control think tank, the VPC analyzes a wide range of current firearm issues and provides information to policymakers, journalists, public health professionals, grassroots activists, and members of the general public, Washington, DC.

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