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Portland Police will move forward initiatives including Portland Ceasefire and Cure Violence to tackle gun violence. (4kclips/Adobe Stock)

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Portland Axes Gunshot Detection Tech Plans for Police

Portland has nixed plans to bring gunshot detection technology to the city. The technology - designed by a company formerly known as ShotSpotter…

The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms reported in 2021, Indiana exported guns at more than twice the national rate. (Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

IN 'Moms Demand Action' Group Backs More Responsible Gun Ownership

Grassroots organizations created to address gun violence are on the increase, in Indiana and across the country, in the wake of more mass shootings …

Assembly Majority Leader Sandra Jauregui, D-Las Vegas, speaks at Wednesday's news conference. (Battle Born Progress)

Reaction as NV Gov. Vetoes 3 Gun-Safety Bills: 'Disgust'

On Wednesday, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed a trio of bills that sought to reduce gun violence. Assembly Bill 354 would have cracked down on so-…

As the nation grapples with mass shooting events around the country, statehouses are under pressure to adopt gun restrictions with such laws unlikely to pass a divided Congress. (Adobe Stock)

Evidence Touted as MN Moves to Adopt Gun-Safety Laws

Minnesota appears to be on the verge of adopting new gun-safety laws. Some of the common talking points have come up in debate, but groups demanding …

A new training program developed by the High Plains Research Network Community Advisory Council is helping community members intervene and prevent suicides in rural areas across Colorado. (Adobe Stock)

Colorado's Rural Communities Mobilizing to Prevent Suicide

Community advisory committees across rural Colorado are working to better understand the mental-health needs for community members including farmers…

The 2020 study by the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence concluded that Stand Your Ground laws exacerbate both systemic racism and gender bias, and

Legal Expert On Castle Doctrine, 'Stand Your Ground' Laws

Missouri's Stand Your Ground law has been cited a number of times since the recent shooting of a Missouri teen by a homeowner whose house he went to b…

As the nation faced another mass shooting on Apr. 16, resulting in four fatalities, debate continues about whether enough is being done to address gun violence in America. (Adobe Stock)

Pro, Con Gun Groups Assess NRA's Indy Convention

The annual National Rifle Association convention in Indianapolis wrapped up Sunday. Those in support of -- and against -- increased gun rights were …

In a recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll, 34% of Black adults reported having had a family member killed by a gun, compared with 17% of white adults. (Adobe Stock)

MO Nonprofit Seeks More 'Nuanced' Coverage of Firearm Injuries, Deaths

According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Missouri ranks fourth nationwide in firearm deaths. The nonprofit …

According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been more than 134 mass shootings in Tennessee since 2014. (AndriiKoval/Adobe Stock)

Tennessee Educator Calls for More Action on Gun Safety

As investigators still search for a motive in the gun deaths of six people at the Covenant School, thousands continue to march daily at the State …

According to state data, twice as many children in Minnesota died from gunshots than from cancer in 2020. (Adobe Stock)

MN Pediatricians, Coalition Demand Action on Gun-Violence Prevention

Recent mass shootings in Louisville and Nashville add to the list of tragedies that gun-safety advocates say should compel preventive action…

Lt. Col. Paul L. Humphrey of the Louisville Metro Police Department speaks at a news conference after the April 10 shooting at Old National Bank. (Louisville Police Dept.)<br />

Louisville Shooting Shifts Focus to Crisis Aversion, Rights Retention Bills

After a man killed four employees and wounded at least nine others in a shooting he livestreamed on social media in downtown Louisville, gun-violence …

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States. (Adobe Stock)

Package of Gun Violence Prevention Bills Advances in NV

Nevada lawmakers are considering three gun-safety bills. Assembly Bill 354 would prohibit anyone possessing a firearm in or within 100 yards of an …

A recent survey found that 65% of parents think their school has done an

New Survey Spotlights Parents’ Mindsets in 2022-2023 School Year

More than half of parents in Colorado and across the nation continue to be concerned about children's mental health, according to the latest survey …

Initial money through the American Rescue Plan Act provided education funding to 140 school districts in Tennessee to support post-pandemic academic recovery, student mental health and schools' ability to reopen safely. (f11photo/Adobe Stock)

A TN Mayor's Response to School Shooting, NLC Conference

Tennesseans aren't the only ones mourning the tragic loss of three children and three adults at this week's shooting at Nashville's Covenant School…

Ohio Domestic Violence Network Policy Director Maria York addresses legislators, domestic violence advocates and news media at the Ohio Statehouse during a recent Advocacy Day event. (Ohio Domestic Violence Network)

Amid More Severe Domestic Violence Cases, Ohio Advocates Call for More Funding

Ohio's domestic violence shelters provided emergency housing to nearly 10,000 people last year, and advocates are calling for a funding boost…

Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield, speaks on House Bill 153, a measure to prohibit state and local law enforcement and other public officials from enforcing federal firearms bans or regulations enacted after Jan. 1, 2021. (Legislative Research Commission)

KY Bill Nullifying Federal Gun Laws Heads to Governor’s Desk

A bill to make it more difficult for local police to enforce federal gun laws and in some cases criminally penalize them, now heads to Kentucky Gov…

According to Students Demand Action, firearms are the leading cause of death for American children and teens. (Adobe Stock)

AZ Law Could Allow Parents to Carry Guns on School Campuses

A new law in Arizona could allow parents and guardians of children who attend public schools to carry their guns on campus if they hold a valid concea…

This year has seen one mass shooting so far in Indiana, at an Indianapolis gas station on Feb. 19, according to the Gun Violence Archive. The state sees almost 1,100 firearm deaths each year. (Adobe Stock)

Group Plans to Counter Indiana Gun Violence with Education

As the National Rifle Association gears up for annual events next month in Indianapolis, another group is speaking out about rightful handgun …

As of 2023, 11 states have passed legislation permitting concealed carry firearms on school campuses in some form, according to BillTrack50. (Adobe Stock)

Educators: 'We Weren’t Heard' on WV Campus-Carry Bill

West Virginia educators say they are dismayed at Gov. Jim Justice's signing of legislation allowing concealed guns on college campuses. The Campus …

According to data from the CDC, the rate of gun deaths in Michigan increased 11% from 2010 to 2019, while the rate of gun suicides increased by 18%. (Adobe Stock)

MI Faith Leaders Meet with Lawmakers on Gun Violence Legislation

Michigan faith leaders are meeting with members of the state Legislature to push for action on gun safety. House leaders, including Rep. Joe Tate…

AR-15-style rifles were responsible for five of the deadliest mass shootings in modern history. (JP Photography/Adobe Stock)

WA Bill: Decrease Mass Shootings through High-Powered Rifle Ban

Amid growing concerns about mass shootings, Washington state lawmakers are considering a measure to restrict high-powered guns. House Bill 1240 …

Florida legislators are advancing bills to remove some concealed-carry requirements, despite opposition from Democrats, gun-safety advocates, some law-enforcement officers and university students who say they're concerned it would lead to more gun violence. (Pixabay)

FL Looks to Expand Concealed-Carry Rights, Regardless of Concerns

In a Republican supermajority, Florida lawmakers are advancing bills that would remove mandatory training and fees to carry concealed weapons…

Every year, nearly 1,300 children die from guns and many more are seriously injured, according to data from Nationwide Children's Hospital. (Adobe Stock)

Jefferson County Schools to Distribute Secure Gun-Storage Info to Parents

The American Academy of Pediatrics says around one-third of American children live in homes with firearms, and of these households, 43% contain at …

Law enforcement officials say Tuesday's deadly incident at Michigan State University is the 67th mass casualty event in the U.S. this year. (Adobe Stock)

MSU Shooting: Deja Vu for Two Survivors of School Gun Violence

The deadly shooting spree at Michigan State University Monday night was another tragic American event involving firearms. But for at least two MSU …

Advocates for gun safety are pressing lawmakers in New Hampshire to follow the lead of other New England states with stricter gun safety laws. In New Hampshire, an average of five children and teens die by guns every year. (Granite State Progress)

NH Advocates Press Lawmakers on Gun Violence-Prevention Bills

Advocates for safe gun laws in the Granite State gave several hours of public testimony Wednesday, regarding a package of firearms-related bills …

CA 'Just Safe' Campaign Aims to Redefine Public Safety

Social justice advocates have just launched a new public education campaign. It's called "Just Safe," and it's aimed at changing the conversation …

CDC research shows that proper gun storage could help prevent an estimated 26,000 firearm-related suicides that occur annually in the United States. (vectorass/Adobe Stock)

Gun-Safety Advocates Face Uphill Battle with Indiana Lawmakers

Advocates of gun-law reform face an uphill battle to push their ideas through the Republican-controlled Indiana General Assembly, but say public …

In 2022, there were almost 4.5 million gun background checks in Illinois, the highest rate among the 50 states, according to FBI background check data. (megaflopp/Adobe Stock)

Illinois Legislature Approves Controversial Ban on Assault Weapons

Illinois has become the ninth state to approve a statewide ban on assault rifles and high-capacity ammunition magazines. On Tuesday, the Protect …

If approved, the gunshot-detecting technology to assist Portland police would be set up in five city neighborhoods. (MISHELLA/Adobe Stock)

Police Gunshot Detector Continues to Roil Portland Community

Community members continue to voice concerns about gunshot-detecting technology being considered in Portland. At a recent Inter-Faith Peace and …

The New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services' Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) Initiative says the number of people killed with guns remained unchanged from 2021 to 2022. It examines data from over 20 police departments in 17 New York counties. (Adobe Stock)

NY Bill Would End NRA’s Ability to Certify Gun-Safety Trainers

A bill before the New York State Legislature would remove the National Rifle Association's ability to certify gun-safety instructors. Under Senate …

According to the Giffords Law Center, guns are the leading cause of death for Americans under age 18. (Adobe Stock)

A Decade after Sandy Hook, Assault-Weapons Ban Demands Continue

On the ten-year anniversary of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, a local organization is still working to see a national assault-weapons …

In New Hampshire, firearm deaths have climbed by 5.8% from 2015 to 2020, the 47th largest increase among states. According to the CDC, a total of 128 people died from firearm injuries in the state in 2020, up from 121 in 2015. (Adobe Stock)

Anti-LGBTQ+ Activity Surges; NH Groups Blame Political Rhetoric

Human-rights activists in New Hampshire say the growing number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills at the Statehouse is encouraging right-wing extremists to intimida…

About 23 million businesses have fewer than 20 employees. (supamotion/Adobe Stock)

Locally Owned OR Shops Celebrate Small Business Saturday

Once the turkey feast is over, the shopping season for Christmas begins in earnest. But there's an alternative to Black Friday this weekend: Small …

At least 32 transgender and gender non-conforming people have been killed in 2022, although actual numbers are likely much higher due to under-reporting. (Adobe Stock)

Communities Mourn Mass Shooting at LGBTQ Club in Colorado Springs

Communities across Colorado continue to mourn the deaths of at least five people, after a 22-year-old gunman allegedly opened fire inside an LGBTQ …

Community members work on a peace mural for the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute. Along with the Boston Public Health Commission, the group offers a Survivors Outreach Services program to deliver coordinated services to families affected by homicide. (Louis D. Brown Peace Institute)

Group Works to Build Peace Out of Despair in Boston

While community activists in some of Boston's south side neighborhoods have declared a state of emergency following a string of fatal shootings…

So far in 2022, there have been 558 mass shooting incidents in the United States, including two in Iowa, according to the Gun Violence Archive. They are categorized as

Second Iowa School District Allows Staff to Carry Guns

Though its campuses have not experienced serious gun violence to date, the Cherokee Community School Board is now the second in Iowa to allow school …

Portland has seen an uptick in gun violence since the start of the pandemic in 2020. (JustSuper/Adobe Stock)

Portland's Gun-Violence List Comes with Hazards, Critics Say

A new proposal to reduce gun violence in Portland would create a list of people likely to cause violence, but the plan has skeptics. Known as the …

Minnesota recorded 570 gun-related deaths last year, and a majority of them were listed as suicides. That's promoted calls for increased education about the safe storage of firearms. (Adobe Stock)

MN Report Amplifies Concerns About Guns, Suicide Link

For the second year in a row, suicides represent nearly 70% of all gun deaths in Minnesota. Those working to stop gun violence hope the new data …

The public is encouraged to decorate paper lanterns and display them to mark the anniversary of the Oct. 1 shooting, which took place on the Las Vegas strip in 2017. (Vegas Strong Resiliency Center)

Las Vegas Prepares to Mourn 5-Year Anniversary of 1 October Massacre

The five-year anniversary of the worst mass shooting in U.S. history is coming up Oct. 1, and Las Vegas is preparing to honor the victims, survivors …

An internet database says at least 580 people have died in mass shootings this year. (OlegD/Adobe Stock)

Panel Explores Relationship Between Guns, Death Anxiety

Gun violence is a major issue across the country, and now, the work of a 20th-century anthropologist could help people dive deeper into their own …

The firearm homicide rate in Ohio among Black males, ages 15 to 34, is 25 times higher than white males of the same age group. (Adobe Stock)

As Gun Violence Rises, Ohio Communities Look for Solutions

By Jala Forest / Broadcast version by Mary Schuermann Reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration Kendra Byrd was born and raised…

Community Peace Builders and their mentor are beginning to carry out de-escalation and relationship building efforts in North Minneapolis. (Photo courtesy of EMERGE)

Community Peace Builders Instill Hope in Minneapolis

The summer season and violent crime can fuel narratives by the public and the media about safety in urban settings. But in Minnesota's largest city…

Portland, Ore., has been working to curb an uptick in gun violence, but there are mixed views about the use of different types of surveillance systems. (Tada Images/Adobe Stock)

Concerns Voiced About Gunshot Detection Technology for Portland

A police oversight group has formally recommended Portland adopt a technology known as "ShotSpotter" to help tackle gun violence, but the technology …

Only Missouri and Illinois ranked higher than Indiana in Black homicide victimization rates for 2019. (Adobe Stock)

Report: IN Ranks Third in Nation for Black Homicide Victimization Rate

More than 200 Black Hoosiers lost their lives to homicide in 2019, and a new report reveals the state has one of the highest overall rates of Black …

Mental-health advocates say while it's an issue that spans the globe, the United States is the only country that commonly sees mass shootings. (Adobe Stock)

Mental-Health Advocates: Don't Lump Our Cause In with Mass Shootings

The U.S. is trying to cope with another mass shooting after several people were killed at a holiday parade in Illinois this week. In Iowa, mental-…

A new student-led effort in Minneapolis, supported by the CDC's Preventing Violence Affecting Young Lives grants, is one of eight projects around the country to receive funding. (Adpbe Stock)

Student Peace Advisory Group Takes Flight in MN

Students may be settled into their summer break - but in Minnesota, some remain focused on setting a peaceful tone ahead of their return to school …

The advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety ranks Indiana 25th in the nation in terms of the strength of its gun-control policies. (Adobe Stock)

SCOTUS Gun-Control Ruling to Have Limited Impact in IN

The U.S. Supreme Court took a step to limit states' abilities to pass gun-control legislation Tuesday, a move which likely will not directly impact …

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Alyssa's Law Thursday, saying it is one of many new safety measures she plans to adopt, to keep New Yorkers safe from gun violence. (Office of the Governor)

NY's Newest State Law Requires School Districts Consider Silent Alarms

Gov. Kathy Hochul has approved a new law, requiring schools to consider installing a silent, panic-alarm system. Approval of what's known as …

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