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gun laws giffords skip to main content the issue the issue gun violence is a complex problem that must be met with a range of solutions we re fighting every day for the laws policies and programs proven to save lives and bring an end to this uniquely american epidemic learn more gun suicide community violence domestic violence kids guns police shootings mass shootings hate crimes the gun lobby research funding implementation gun laws gun laws giffords law center works in all 50 states to change policies and challenge injustice we won t rest until every state has strong gun safety laws and every community is free from the fear of gun violence learn more litigation second amendment policy areas background checks background check procedures interstate online gun sales mental health reporting nics reporting procedures universal background checks child consumer safety child access safe storage design safety standards non powder toy guns smart guns crime guns bulk gun purchases microstamping ballistics trafficking straw purchasing guns in public concealed carry guns in schools location restrictions open carry stand your ground gun sales gun dealers gun shows maintaining records waiting periods hardware ammunition ammunition regulation assault weapons ghost guns large capacity magazines machine guns trigger activators 50 caliber weapons silencers owner responsibilities licensing registration reporting lost stolen guns who can have a gun domestic violence firearms extreme risk protection orders firearm prohibitions firearm relinquishment hate crimes minimum age terrorist watchlist other laws policies federal powers gun industry immunity intervention strategies key federal regulation acts preemption of local laws tiahrt amendments states alabama alaska arizona arkansas california colorado connecticut delaware florida georgia hawaii idaho illinois indiana iowa kansas kentucky louisiana maine maryland massachusetts michigan minnesota mississippi missouri montana nebraska nevada new hampshire new jersey new mexico new york north carolina north dakota ohio oklahoma oregon pennsylvania rhode island south carolina south dakota tennessee texas utah vermont virginia washington west virginia wisconsin wyoming district of columbia intervention intervention gun violence brings heartbreak to far too many communities giffords center for violence intervention champions the strategies and organizations that break cycles of violence learn more community violence what is cvi intervention strategies intervention resources cvi legislative tracker intervention experts annual cvi conference cvi webinars resources resources giffords seeks to arm activists legislators and the general public with the facts about our country s gun violence epidemic and the most effective ways to address it learn more statistics reports trendwatch gun law scorecard reducing risk guns democracy amicus briefs second amendment courtwatch film resources giffords en español take action take action we can t beat our country s gun violence epidemic if we don t work together this fight requires our time and energy our voices and our votes don t sit this one out join us learn more support our work action network anniversary celebration coalitions corporate engagement gun owners for safety pro bono partners survivors courage fellows about about giffords is an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence led by former congresswoman gabrielle giffords we inspire the courage of people from all walks of life to make america safer learn more gabby s story experts annual reports careers donate news contact donate gun laws giffords law center to prevent gun violence fights for the laws policies and programs proven to save lives gun laws save lives the research is clear gun laws work the nation s courts agree gun laws are fully compatible with the second amendment and the american people have spoken our weak gun safety laws are killing nearly 40 000 americans every year something must change for 30 years giffords law center has been at the forefront of the fight for justice and legislative reform and we won t stop until we ve put an end to this epidemic once and for all gun violence is a public health crisis solutions exist but we need leaders with the courage to act by the numbers learn more the us leads high income nations in gun violence the united states accounts for just 4 of the world s population but 35 of global firearm suicides and 9 of global firearm homicides source mohsen naghavi et al global mortality from firearms 1990 2016 jama 320 no 8 2018 792 814 200 americans shot and injured every day on average at least 200 americans are non fatally injured with a firearm each day the majority of these injuries are gun assaults while less than 5 are suicide attempts source based on three most recent years of complete data 2013 2014 and 2016 agency for healthcare research and quality healthcare cost and utilization project last accessed june 25 2020 hcupnet ahrq gov black americans are at higher risk of gun homicide gun homicides and assaults disproportionately impact historically underserved communities of color black americans are 12 times more likely than white americans to be killed in a gun homicide source centers for disease control and prevention national center for health statistics underlying cause of death 1999 2020 on cdc wonder online database released in 2021 data are from the multiple cause of death files 1999 2020 as compiled from data provided by the 57 vital statistics jurisdictions through the vital statistics cooperative program accessed at http wonder cdc gov ucd icd10 html on mar 17 2022 calculations were based on five years of the most recently available data 2016 to 2020 learn more spotlight gun law scorecard the data is clear states with stronger gun laws have less gun violence see how your state compares in our annual ranking read more educating informing the public we combine deep expertise with tenacity and fierce dedication to lasting systemic change we arm advocates legislators and the media with the tools they need to understand the facts about this crisis and the solutions that will solve it the resources we make available to the public are intended to help others stand with us in this fight help giffords law center build a safer america gun law resources learn more browse state gun laws states with stronger gun laws have fewer gun deaths find gun safety laws in all 50 states and see how your state stacks up amicus briefs giffords law center and our pro bono partners frequently draft and submit amicus or friend of the court briefs in cases challenging lifesaving gun laws reports our in depth reports and publications dive deep into various aspects of our country s gun violence crisis gun law trendwatch giffords law center tracks and analyzes firearm legislation in all 50 states researching close to 2 000 bills each year learn more litigation the courts explore our work defending lifesaving gun laws in the courts and fighting to debunk the gun lobby s dangerous arguments about the second amendment read more gun safety laws in the states in the wake of federal inaction a number of states have taken up the mantle of gun safety since the tragedy at sandy hook elementary in december 2012 45 states have enacted more than 350 gun safety laws giffords law center helped draft and defend many of these laws which research has demonstrated make residents safer from gun violence but this inconsistent patchwork of state gun laws leads to guns being trafficked from states with weak laws to those with strong laws putting all americans at risk browse gun laws by state and filter gun laws by state and policy area gun laws by policy background checks universal background checks nics reporting procedures background check procedures mental health reporting interstate online gun sales child consumer safety child access safe storage smart guns design safety standards non powder toy guns crime guns trafficking straw purchasing bulk gun purchases microstamping ballistics guns in public concealed carry open carry stand your ground guns in schools location restrictions gun sales gun dealers maintaining records waiting periods gun shows hardware ammunition assault weapons large capacity magazines ammunition regulation ghost guns machine guns 50 caliber silencers owner responsibilities licensing registration reporting lost stolen guns who can have a gun firearm prohibitions domestic violence firearms extreme risk protection orders terrorist watchlist minimum age firearm relinquishment hate crimes other laws policies gun industry immunity preemption of local laws intervention strategies federal powers key federal regulation acts tiahrt amendments support giffords make a gift every day the experts at giffords law center work tirelessly to craft enact and defend the gun safety policies and programs that save lives a safer america is within reach but we need your courage and commitment to get there 10 20 50 100 other donate get involved request assistance we provide assistance to activists and public officials working on policy solutions to save lives from gun violence and are happy to assess your needs via our request for assistance form learn more pro bono partners our pro bono partners generously volunteer their time and legal expertise helping us fight the gun lobby in court and defend lifesaving gun laws learn more host a cle we offer free continuing legal education cle courses for law firms and attorneys who wish to learn more about gun laws and second amendment jurisprudence learn more anniversary dinner every year we gather to commemorate the 1993 mass shooting that led to our founding celebrate our accomplishments over the past year and look ahead to what s next learn more board of directors we re grateful for the courageous committed leadership of our board of directors who generously volunteer their time and expertise to help guide us in our mission learn more annual reports our work wouldn t be possible without the support of our generous donors each year we publish a report summarizing the previous year s financial information learn more take a stand join the fight over 40 000 americans lose their lives to gun violence every year giffords law center is leading the fight to save lives by championing gun safety policies and holding the gun lobby accountable will you join us join our team today not click here first name last name zip code postal code email address mobile phone sign up about donate contact blog careers press support giffords join our team today not click here first name last name zip code postal code email address sign up 2024 giffords law center to prevent gun violence all rights reserved terms conditions privacy policy accessibility by continuing on our website you agree to our use of cookies terms conditions privacy policy accept deny join the fight for gun safety schools supermarkets bowling alleys americans should be free to live their lives in public without the threat of gunfire giffords law center is fighting for the commonsense solutions to gun violence in all its forms from mass shootings to gun suicide to community violence we know how to save lives we just need our leaders to show the courage to do the right thing will you help us donate
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