How do we reduce gun violence without gun control?

After the shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday evening, which left at least 58 people dead and more than 500 injured, the national debate has once again re-focused on the relationship between gun control and the Second Amendment. read more

The set of recommendations illustrate that one program or policy alone is not going to significantly reduce gun violence, but rather, through comprehensive strategies, we can achieve safety in our homes, schools, and communities. read more

” Hold criminals who have illegal firearms possession, and violent offenses accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Make it so punitive to be armed that it’s not worth it. read more

Conduct gun violence research. For almost 20 years, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has not been able to use public funds to research gun violence. It's not an explicit ban on gun violence research, but since 1996, Congress has barred the CDC from using federal funding for what it considers to be advocating for gun control. read more

We seem to do a better job of reducing gun violence by not employing gun control. It’s better to address the actual problems that trigger violence. The easy way to have a quick and dramatic drop in violence would be to end the war on drugs. A large portion of gun violence is related to gang activity and the drug trade. Makes sense. read more