More Than 2,000 Women Murdered by Men in One Year, New Violence Policy Center Study Finds
More than 2,000 women were murdered by men in 2020 and the most common weapon used was a gun, according to the most recent edition of the annual VPC study When Men Murder Women. Each year the VPC releases this report in advance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. More>>
States with Lower Gun Ownership and Stronger Gun Laws Have Lowest Suicide Rates
States with lower rates of gun ownership and stronger gun violence prevention laws have the lowest overall suicide rates in the nation according to a new VPC analysis of 2020 data. Conversely, states with the highest suicide rates have higher gun ownership rates and weaker gun violence prevention laws. More>>
Mass Shootings in the United States Involving Large Capacity Ammunition Magazines
This publication offers examples of mass shootings since 1980 in which large capacity ammunition magazines are known to have been used. The list includes available information on the casualties, firearms, and large capacity ammunition magazines in each of the mass shootings. More>>
Support the Violence Policy Center on Giving Tuesday
The Violence Policy Center is at the forefront of the movement to stop gun death and injury. In 2023, our work will be more important than ever. Your Giving Tuesday gift will support our original research, aid us in holding the gun industry accountable, and help us advocate for a safer America. More>>
