Gun Violence

The manslaughter conviction of Jennifer Crumbley, whose son shot and killed four students at his school, is unprecedented. What could this mean for the larger issue of preventing gun violence?

Frequently asked questions about firearm purchaser licensing as new laws are considered in several states across the country.

As we step into a new year at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, it's crucial to reflect on the milestones achieved in 2023 and the work that lies ahead for a safer 2024. 

Armed attacks aimed at disrupting civic engagement pose a risk to public health and democracy—and signal the rise of a once fringe belief that violence is an acceptable means to achieve political ends.

It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Michael Beard, a true luminary in the gun violence prevention community. After a prolonged battle, Beard succumbed to the effects of Parkinson's disease. He leaves behind an indelible legacy as an unwavering advocate for meaningful gun violence prevention legislation.

New report highlights recommendations and policies to help prevent political violence 

Study comes as last year’s Bruen Supreme Court decision forces several states to loosen concealed carry permitting laws.

Bloomberg School faculty Nadia Akseer and Cass Crifasi selected winners at Advocacy Impact Awards Pitch Competition

In 2022, the gun suicide rate among Black teens surpassed the rate among white teens for the first time on record.​

Few policy attempts have been made to address alcohol use as a risk factor for gun violence. A new report provides recommendations that could help.

Survey Findings Show Americans Share Broad Agreement on a Variety of Gun Violence Prevention Policies.

CDC data for 2021 firearm fatalities show Black people at greatest risk for gun homicide; guns remain leading cause of death for children and teens ages 1–19 and young adults under 25

1 in 3 children in the U.S. live in a home with at least one firearm. We can save lives by normalizing conversations about guns in the home and how they’re stored.