Each year there are approximately 40,000 firearm deaths in the United States - these numbers are likely to rise without immediate action. Here are proven ways to reduce gun deaths:
States that require a background check on gun sales have homicide rates 10% lower than those that do not.
Jurisdictions implementing "red flag" provisions have experienced double-digit percentage reductions in gun-related mortality rates on average.
Storing firearms unloaded, locked, and away from ammunition correlates with a 78% reduction in self-inflicted firearm injuries and 85% lower risk of unintentional injuries among children.
Comprehensive support initiatives for high-risk individuals have achieved nearly 40% reductions in homicide and gun injuries in select communities.
Some states that adopted these laws experienced a 32% increase in firearm homicide rates and 24% increase in overall homicide rates.
Each solution emphasizes evidence-based approaches requiring coordinated effort across political, business, and civic sectors to achieve the 50% reduction goal by 2030.