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Learn how gun violence threatens human rights and affects millions of people worldwide. Find out what Amnesty does to stop the epidemic of gun violence and promote effective gun regulation and prevention programmes.
Gun-related violence is violence committed with the use of a firearm. Gun-related violence may or may not be considered criminal. Criminal violence includes homicide (except when and where ruled justifiable ), assault with a deadly weapon, and suicide, or attempted suicide, depending on jurisdiction.
Apr 26, 2023 · Learn about the latest data on gun-related injuries, murders and suicides in the U.S., based on CDC, FBI and other sources. See how gun deaths vary by state, race, age and gender, and how they have changed over time.
This report reviews research-based evidence on the causes of gun violence, including homicide, suicide or school shooting. It examines the role of mental health, gender, culture, and policies in gun violence prevention.
May 26, 2022 · The article reports on the rising trends of gun deaths, active shooter incidents and gun violence in Black and brown communities in the United States. It also discusses the research and prevention strategies to address this public health problem.
Oct 21, 2023 · As well as causing death and reducing life expectancy, gun violence causes long-term physical and mental ill health. The trauma of gun violence impacts families and communities, impeding human flourishing and having intergenerational effects on social mobility worldwide.
May 14, 2024 · The footprint of gun violence in the U.S. has expanded, as shootings worsened in already suffering neighborhoods and killings spread to new places during the pandemic years.
