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VPC Identifies At Least 499 Fatal Non-Self Defense Incidents Involving Concealed Carry Killers
For Release: Friday, October 24, 2014 Washington, DC — The Violence Policy Center (VPC) has documented at least 499 fatal non-self defense incidents since 2007 resulting from individuals legally allowed to carry concealed handguns, and this…
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States with Weak Gun Laws and Higher Gun Ownership Lead Nation in Gun Deaths, New Data for 2012 Confirms
For Release: Thursday, October 23, 2014 Washington, DC — States with weak gun violence prevention laws and higher rates of gun ownership have the highest overall gun death rates in the nation, according to a Violence…
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Monterey County Ranks #1 for Youth Homicide Victimization in California
For Release: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 * Para la versión en español haga “click” aqui Annual study ranks counties by youth homicide victimization rates, highlights model youth violence prevention programs, argues for prevention over “suppression” in…
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El Condado de Monterey ocupa el primer lugar en California en materia de asesinatos de jóvenes
Para divulgación inmediata: martes, 23 de septiembre de 2014 Un estudio anual clasifica a los condados por tasas de víctimas de homicidio, destaca programas de prevención de violencia juvenil y argumenta a favor de un enfoque…
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Study Finds Black Women Murdered by Men Are Nearly Always Killed by Someone They Know
For Release: Monday, September 8, 2014 Additional Contact: Sue Hornik States United to Prevent Gun Violence 631-275-8986 Study released to mark 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, and in advance of Domestic Violence Awareness…
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VPC da a conocer informe anual sobre mujeres asesinadas por hombres para conmemorar un suceso histórico: el vigésimo aniversario de la Ley de Protección en contra de la Violencia hacia las Mujeres
Para divulgación inmediata lunes, 8 de septiembre de 2014 Additional Contact: Sue Hornik States United to Prevent Gun Violence 631-275-8986 El informe se da a conocer con antelación a la realización del Mes de Reconocimiento y…
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VPC Releases Annual Report on Women Murdered by Men to Mark Landmark Anniversary of Violence Against Women Act
For Release: Monday, September 8, 2014 Additional Contact: Sue Hornik States United to Prevent Gun Violence 631-275-8986 Report Comes in Advance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October Washington, DC — More than 1,700 women were…
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Concealed Carry Killers Responsible for At Least 659 Deaths Since 2007
For Release: Thursday, August 21, 2014 Washington, DC —Individuals legally allowed to carry concealed handguns are responsible for at least 659 non-self defense deaths since 2007, a number that likely represents a fraction of the actual…
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Gun Deaths Outpace Motor Vehicle Deaths in 14 States and the District of Columbia in 2011
For Release: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 Additional Contact: Sue Hornik States United to Prevent Gun Violence 631-275-8986 To reduce gun death and injury, firearms should be subject to federal health and safety standards just like all…
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Statement on Governor Christie’s Veto of Ban on High-Capacity Ammunition Magazines
For Release: Thursday, July 3, 2014 Washington, DC — On Wednesday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed legislation that would have changed the limit on the capacity of ammunition magazines from 15 rounds to 10. Violence…
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Concealed Carry Killers Responsible for 28 Mass Shootings Since 2007
For Release: Tuesday, June 26, 2014 Washington, DC —Individuals legally allowed to carry concealed handguns are responsible for at least 28 mass shootings since May 2007, resulting in the deaths of 131 victims, according to updated…
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States with Weak Gun Laws and Higher Gun Ownership Lead Nation in Gun Deaths
For Release: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Additional Contact: Sue Hornik States United to Prevent Gun Violence 631-275-8986 sue@supgv.org Violence Policy Center Analysis Highlights Importance of State Legislation to Prevent Gun Violence Washington, DC — States with…
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Violence Policy Center Backgrounder on Pistols Used in Isla Vista Shooting
For Release: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Shooter’s manifesto called Glock pistol “an efficient and highly accurate weapon” Washington, DC — The killer in the Isla Vista shooting on May 23, 2014 owned three 9mm semiautomatic handguns,…
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La tasa de asesinatos para hispanos supera en más del doble a la tasa de asesinatos para blancos
For Release: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Según un estudio, el homicidio es la segunda causa principal de muertes para hispanos entre 15 y 24 años de edad Washington, DC — Según un nuevo estudio sobre víctimas…
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NRA to Honor Gun Industry Donors, Hawk Military-Style Weapons at Annual Meeting in Indianapolis
For Release: Thursday, April 24, 2014 Investors should unload firearm company stocks and stop funding the gun violence epidemic Washington, DC — The NRA’s annual meeting this weekend in Indianapolis will display the growing financial and…
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Fort Hood Shooter Shot and Killed Three and Wounded 16 with the Same Brand of Gun Used at Aurora, LAX Shootings
For Release: Thursday, April 3, 2014 Smith & Wesson is a top donor to the NRA and helps block gun violence prevention laws Washington, DC — The shooter at the Fort Hood Army base who killed…
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VPC Research Shows Dangers of Recent Court Decision Weakening California Concealed Carry Handgun Law
For Release: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Washington, DC — The latest research from the Violence Policy Center (VPC) reveals the dangers of a recent federal court ruling that denies California law enforcement the discretion to limit…
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Jordan Davis Killing Part of Disturbing National Trend of Concealed Carry Killers
For Release: Monday, February 10, 2014 Washington, DC — As the trial of concealed carry permit holder Michael Dunn in the fatal shooting of teenager Jordan Davis gets underway, research shows this tragic incident is part…