Violence Policy Center

Research, Investigation, Analysis & Advocacy for a Safer America

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The Impact of Gun Violence
Regulating the Gun Industry
- - - Guns are the only consumer product manufactured in the United States that are not subject to federal health and safety regulation. This unique exemption has allowed the firearms industry to innovate for lethality rather than safety. We deserve, and demand, gun industry accountability.
      
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  - - Firearms and Accessories
  - - Regulate Firearms Like Other Consumer Products
      - Gun Product Safety Notices
      - Gun Deaths Compared to Motor Vehicle Deaths
    - Federal Firearms Licenses (FFLs)
  - - Firearms Marketing
    - Gun Trafficking to Mexico
Investigating the Gun Lobby
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3D-Printed Firearms

VPC Fact sheet detailing incidents that illustrate the potential dangers of making 3D-printed guns widely available

Legislation introduced to prohibit online distribution of 3D-printed firearm instructions and blueprints

Lawsuit filed by state attorneys general to prevent the publishing online of 3D-printed gun instructions (State of Washington et al v. United States Department of State et al)

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The Violence Policy Center is a national tax-exempt educational organization working for a safer America through research, investigation, analysis, and advocacy. The VPC provides information to policymakers, journalists, organizations, advocates, and the general public.

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