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  • Violence Policy Center Statement on Las Vegas Mass Shooting

    For Release: Monday, October 2, 2017 In response to the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada, that left more than 50 victims dead and more than 400 injured, Violence Policy Center Executive Director Josh Sugarmann…

  • Study Finds Black Women Murdered by Men Are Nearly Always Killed by Someone They Know, Most Commonly With a Gun

    For release: Thursday, September 21, 2017 Study Released in Advance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October Washington, DC — Nine out of 10 black women murdered by men are killed by someone they know,…

  • More Than 1,600 Women Murdered by Men in One Year, New Study Finds

    For release: Thursday, September 21, 2017 Annual Study Released in Advance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October Ranks States by Rate of Women Killed by Men Washington, DC — More than 1,600 women were…

  • More Than 1,100 Non-Self Defense Deaths Involving Concealed Carry Killers Since 2007, Latest VPC Research Shows

    For Release: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Washington, DC —Innocent victims continue to die at the hands of private citizens with permits to carry concealed handguns according to ongoing research from the Violence Policy Center (VPC).…

  • Los estadounidenses que viven en comunidades donde prevalece la violencia con armas de fuego tienen más probabilidades de experimentar efectos negativos en materia de salud y comportamiento

    Para divulgación: miércoles, 12 de Julio de 2017 Los estadounidenses que viven en comunidades donde prevalece la violencia con armas de fuego tienen más probabilidades de experimentar efectos negativos en materia de salud y comportamiento…

  • Americans Living in Communities Where Gun Violence is Prevalent More Likely to Experience Negative Health and Behavioral Outcomes

    For release: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 Experiencing community violence increases risk of trauma, and is especially harmful for children and adolescents Washington, DC — “Individuals living in communities where violence is prevalent are at increased…

  • Firearm Silencers Threaten Public Safety, Violence Policy Center Study Shows

    For release: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 Washington, DC — A push by the firearms industry and gun lobby to make it far easier for private citizens to buy and possess firearm silencers will only place…

  • More Than 1,000 Non-Self Defense Deaths Involving Concealed Carry Killers Since 2007, Latest VPC Research Shows

    For release: Friday, June 23, 2017 Washington, DC —Innocent victims continue to die at the hands of private citizens with permits to carry concealed handguns according to ongoing research from the Violence Policy Center (VPC).…

  • Violence Policy Center Backgrounders on SKS Assault Rifle and the Reality of Self-Defense Gun Use and Concealed Carry

    For release: Thursday, June 15, 2017 Washington, DC– The Violence Policy Center (VPC) today released two new backgrounders in response to yesterday’s shooting in Alexandria, Virginia at the Congressional baseball practice:  a new report on…

  • Rifle Attack on Republican Members of Congress Latest Grim Proof that No One is Safe from Gun Violence

    For release: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 Washington, D.C.─ Following an attack this morning on Republican Members of Congress at a baseball practice that according to news reports left five wounded, Violence Policy Center Executive Director…

  • At Capitol Hill Hearing Today, Gun Industry and NRA Push for Legislation to Weaken Federal Regulation of Silencers, End Import Controls on Foreign-Made Handguns and Assault Weapons

    For Release: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 VPC Research Details Threat Posed to Public Safety by Firearm Silencers, Proposed End of “Sporting Purposes” Test for Foreign-Made Firearms Washington, DC — A legislative push by the firearms…

  • Self-Defense Gun Use is Rare, New VPC Study Confirms

    For release: May 31, 2017 Washington, DC — New research from the Violence Policy Center (VPC) confirms that contrary to what the firearms industry and gun lobby claim, private citizens rarely use guns to kill…

  • VPC Launches New Website and Campaign Detailing Gun Industry’s Unique Exemption from Consumer Product Safety Regulation

    For Release: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Guns Are the Only Consumer Products Not Regulated by the Federal Government for Health and Safety Washington, DC — The Violence Policy Center (VPC) today launched the Campaign for…

  • Election of Pete Brownell as NRA President Latest Confirmation of Organization’s Transformation to Gun Industry Trade Group

    For Release: Thursday, May 4, 2017 In response to the announcement this week that gun industry leader Pete Brownell, CEO of gun, ammunition, and firearm accessories vendor Brownells, has been elected president of the National…

  • NRA & Gun Industry Celebrate Concealed Carry at NRA Annual Meeting in Atlanta, While More Than 960 Have Lost Their Lives to Concealed Carry Killers Since 2007

    For Release: Thursday, April 27, 2017 Incidents Include 31 Mass Shootings That Killed 147 People Washington, DC — At the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting and gun show beginning today in Atlanta, a priority will…

  • Missouri Ranks #1 for Black Homicide Victimization

    For Release: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 87 percent of black homicide victims in Missouri were killed with guns Washington, DC — Missouri has the highest black homicide victimization rate in the nation with a rate…

  • More Than 900 Non-Self Defense Deaths Involving Concealed Carry Killers Since 2007, Latest VPC Research Shows

    For Release: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Incidents Include 31 Mass Shootings That Killed 147 People Washington, DC — Innocent victims continue to die at the hands of private citizens with permits to carry concealed handguns…

  • More Than 900 Non-Self Defense Deaths Involving Concealed Carry Killers Since 2007, Latest VPC Research Shows

    For Release: Friday, January 13, 2017 Incidents Include 31 Mass Shootings That Killed 147 People, Including Alleged Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooter Washington, DC — Innocent victims continue to die at the hands of private citizens…

  • States with Weak Gun Laws and Higher Gun Ownership Lead Nation in Gun Deaths, New Data for 2015 Confirms

    For Release: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 Alaska, Louisiana Have Highest Gun Death Rates in the Nation; Massachusetts, Hawaii Have Lowest 2015 U.S. Firearms Death Rate Up 7 Percent Over 2014—Highest Rate Since 1997 Washington, DC…

  • Number of Gun Dealers in U.S. Drops 77 Percent Since 1994—From 245,628 to 56,577—New Violence Policy Center (VPC) Analysis Reveals

    For Release: Thursday, December 15, 2016 Massachusetts Leads Nation in Decrease (-90%), Followed by California (-89%), Connecticut and Hawaii (tied at -87%), and Rhode Island (-86%) America Once Had More Gun Dealers Than Gas Stations,…