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  • Violence Policy Center Statement on Mass Shooting at Gilroy Garlic Festival in Gilroy, CA

    For Release: Monday, July 29, 2019 Following the mass shooting Sunday at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in Gilroy, California, reportedly with an assault-type rifle that left three dead and 12 wounded, Violence Policy Center Executive…

  • More Than 1,320 Non-Self Defense Deaths Involving Concealed Carry Killers Since 2007, Latest Violence Policy Center Research Shows

    For Release: Thursday, July 25, 2019 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…

  • Self-Defense Gun Use is Rare, New Violence Policy Center Study Confirms

    For Release: Wednesday, July 16, 2019 Washington, DC — Guns are rarely used to kill criminals or stop crimes according to Firearm Justifiable Homicides and Non-Fatal Self-Defense Gun Use, a new analysis from the Violence…

  • VPC Study Reveals Public Safety Threat Posed by Firearm Silencers

    For Release: Monday, July 8, 2019 Report Released Prior to Special Session of Virginia General Assembly Called in Wake of Virginia Beach Mass Shooting Washington, D.C. – The Violence Policy Center (VPC) today released an…

  • Informe del Violence Policy Center plantea modos para mejorar la recopilación de datos en California con el fin de apoyar esfuerzos que prevengan situaciones de violencia

    Para divulgarse: miércoles, 19 de junio de 2019 To view this press release in English click here. Washington, DC – Para abordar el impacto desproporcionado que la violencia con armas de fuego tiene sobre comunidades…

  • Violence Policy Center Report Discusses Ways to Improve Data Collection in California to Aid Violence Prevention Efforts

    For Release: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Para la versión en español haga “click” aquí. Washington, DC – In order to address the disproportionate impact of gun violence on communities of color—especially within the Latino community—data…

  • Violence Policy Center Statement on Mass Shooting at Civic Building in Virginia Beach, Virginia

    For Release: Saturday, June 1, 2019 Following the mass shooting Friday at a civic building in Virginia Beach, Virginia involving a 45 caliber semiautomatic handgun, reportedly equipped with a firearm silencer and extended ammunition magazines,…

  • Missouri Ranked #1 for Black Homicide Victimization

    For Release: Wednesday, May 29, 2019 94 Percent of Black Homicide Victims in Missouri were Killed with Guns Washington, DC — For the third year in a row, Missouri has the highest black homicide victimization…

  • Diverse Array of More than 100 Organizations Call on Congress to Reject Trump Administration Proposal to Weaken Controls on Firearms Exports

    For Release: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Administration’s Proposed Rule Could Result in Proliferation of 3D-Printed Firearms WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today a diverse group of more than a hundred organizations sent a letter to Congress in…

  • NRA Annual Meeting Showcases Manufacturers of Mass Shooters’ Weapons of Choice

    When the National Rifle Association gathers for its annual meeting April 26 – 28 in Indianapolis, IN, the biggest draw for attendees will be the trade show of new guns that is the centerpiece of…

  • New Report Offers Overview of Lethal Gun Violence in Great Lakes States (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin)

    For Release: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Washington, DC – A new Violence Policy Center (VPC) report released today offers an overview of lethal gun violence in the Great Lakes states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota,…

  • More Than 1,300 Non-Self Defense Deaths Involving Concealed Carry Killers Since 2007, Latest Violence Policy Center Research Shows

    For Release: Friday, April 12, 2019 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…

  • En California, desde 1999 cerca de 17,000 hispanos/latinos han sido asesinados con armas de fuego, señala un nuevo estudio

    Para divulgarse: jueves, 21 de febrero de 2019 Un nuevo estudio exhaustivo incluye recomendaciones para mejorar la recolección de datos y así ayudar a esfuerzos que buscan prevenir la violencia To view this press release…

  • Nearly 17,000 Hispanics/Latinos Killed With Guns in California Since 1999, New Study Reports

    For Release: Thursday, February 21, 2019 Comprehensive New Study Includes Recommendations to Improve Data Collection to Aid Violence Prevention Efforts Para la versión en español haga “click” aquí. Washington, DC — Nearly 17,000 Hispanics/Latinos were…

  • Violence Policy Center Statement in Support of Representative Cicilline’s Bill Banning Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Ammunition Magazines

    For Release: Friday, February 15, 2019 Washington, DC – Following Representative David Cicilline’s (D-RI) introduction today of a bill to ban semiautomatic assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines, Violence Policy Center Legislative Director Kristen Rand…

  • Violence Policy Center Statement on House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Gun Violence Prevention

    For Release: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Washington, DC – As the House Judiciary Committee today holds its first hearing on gun violence prevention in eight years, Violence Policy Center (VPC) Legislative Director Kristen Rand issued…

  • States with Weak Gun Laws and Higher Gun Ownership Lead Nation in Gun Deaths, New Data for 2017 Confirms

    For Release: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Alaska, Montana, Alabama, Louisiana, and Missouri Have Highest Gun Death Rates in the Nation Hawaii, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, and Connecticut Have Lowest Gun Death Rates in the…

  • At Least 22 Law Enforcement Officers Have Been Killed By Concealed Handgun Permit Holders Since 2007, Latest Violence Policy Center Research Shows

    For Release: Thursday, January 17, 2019 Washington, DC—Innocent victims, including law enforcement officers, continue to die at the hands of private citizens with permits to carry concealed handguns, according to Concealed Carry Killers (concealedcarrykillers.org), an…

  • Violence Policy Center Statement in Support of Senator Feinstein’s Bill Banning Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Ammunition Magazines

    For Release: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Washington, DC–Following Senator Dianne Feinstein’s (D-CA) introduction today of a bill to ban semiautomatic assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines, Violence Policy Center Legislative Director Kristen Rand issued the…

  • Violence Policy Center Statement in Support of Senator Feinstein’s Bill Banning Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Ammunition Magazines

    For Release: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Washington, DC–Following Senator Dianne Feinstein’s (D-CA) introduction today of a bill to ban semiautomatic assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines, Violence Policy Center Legislative Director Kristen Rand issued the…