Gun politics

Gun Safety Alliance Launches Pre-Morial Fund to Help Prevent Gun Violence

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

NEW YORK, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today the Gun Safety Alliance (GSA) is launching its Pre-morial Fund campaign to raise awareness of gun violence issues in major U.S. cities and spotlight the organizations making a difference on the ground to put an end to gun violence.

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  • NEW YORK, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today the Gun Safety Alliance (GSA) is launching its Pre-morial Fund campaign to raise awareness of gun violence issues in major U.S. cities and spotlight the organizations making a difference on the ground to put an end to gun violence.
  • Donating to one of the Pre-morial Funds below will help ensure these hard-working gun violence prevention groups have the resources they need to conduct their all-too important community outreach and gun violence prevention programs.
  • The Gun Safety Alliance and the above gun violence prevention groups have partnered with Edelman, UM, Dentsu, and Bustle Digital Media Group to bring this campaign to life.
  • The Gun Safety Alliance is a network of business leaders and committed individuals from across every industry whose collective mission is to reduce gun-related deaths in the US by 50% by 2030.The Gun Safety Alliance is deeply committed to developing gun safety programs and campaigns that foster diversity, inclusion and community building.

Government of Canada delivers on plan to build safer communities and reduce firearms violence

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, June 22, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is taking action to keep our communities safe with common sense gun laws.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 22, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is taking action to keep our communities safe with common sense gun laws.
  • The proposed regulations will be posted in Canada Gazette, Part I on June 26, 2021 for a 30-day public consultation period.
  • Canadian firearms owners are among the most safety conscious in the world and Canada has a strong, common-sense firearms regime in place.
  • Neither the Canadian Firearms Program nor the Government of Canada would hold information on the firearm transferred.

Following Weekend of Mass Shootings, Mayors Send Letter to President Biden Demanding Gun Violence Prevention Be Made a Priority

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --With gun violence again on the rise, including four mass shootings in a six-hour period last weekend alone, the U.S. Conference of Mayors is calling on President Biden to prioritize action on gun violence prevention.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --With gun violence again on the rise, including four mass shootings in a six-hour period last weekend alone, the U.S. Conference of Mayors is calling on President Biden to prioritize action on gun violence prevention.
  • Today, 27 mayors sent a letter to the Biden administration urging immediate action on a variety of fronts to prioritize investment in community violence interventions, expand research related to gun violence causes, enforce existing laws related to gun trafficking and support passage of legislation to establish universal background checks once and for all.
  • Attorneys, the Department's law enforcement agencies and other relevant Department components in a coordinated and comprehensive violent crime reduction initiative.
  • We believe there are other steps that the federal government is uniquely qualified to take to enhance the efforts already underway.

"Shiny Gun" Released to Help Reduce Gun Violence: Bluesy Rap Track by NoSuga Follows a Fascinating Path

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

They recorded "Shiny Gun," a blues rap track inspired by the experience.\nMixer/producer Christos (Stos) Tsantilis was troubled by new violent outbursts occurring globally and remembered "Shiny Gun."

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  • They recorded "Shiny Gun," a blues rap track inspired by the experience.\nMixer/producer Christos (Stos) Tsantilis was troubled by new violent outbursts occurring globally and remembered "Shiny Gun."
  • The connection to John Lennon\'s own heartbreaking passing due to gun violence added its own tense energy.\nIn 2021, when Stos listened to "Shiny Gun" after 19 years it triggered haunting memories.
  • He remembered when NoSuga finished rehearsing one night and they learned that a close friend of the band had just taken their own life with a gun.
  • I hope it helps my bandmates and anyone whose life has been impacted by gun violence.

Americans Consider Relocating Abroad Due to Increased Violence

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Friday, May 7, 2021

b'LONDON, May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- According to data from the Gun Violence Archive, the United States saw a significant increase in gun violence in 2020 and recorded the highest toll in 20 years .

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  • b'LONDON, May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- According to data from the Gun Violence Archive, the United States saw a significant increase in gun violence in 2020 and recorded the highest toll in 20 years .
  • The process requires an applicant to invest in the host nation in exchange for second citizenship, taking as little as two to three months.
  • "\nThe dual-island Caribbean nation boasts low crime rates in an idyllic setting with one of the fastest-growing economies in the region.
  • Under the temporary discount, families of up to four can gain citizenship for $150,000 rather than the previous $195,000.\n'

Arms Trade Treaty: EU steps up support in fight against illicit arms trade

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Saturday, April 24, 2021

The EU will provide new funding for the effective implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).

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  • The EU will provide new funding for the effective implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).
  • The aim is to help states parties to the treaty to strengthen their national arms export control systems.
  • Export control systems are key instruments for preventing the diversion of, and illicit trade in arms, and contribute to more responsible trade in military equipment and technology.
  • In force since December 2014, the Arms Trade Treaty regulates international trade in conventional arms, their parts and ammunition, with the goal of eradicating the illicit sale and diversion thereof.

Firearms injuries involving young children in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

"The pandemic has led to an increase in these preventable tragedies and it is incumbent upon us as a society to put appropriate measures in place to keep children safe.

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  • "The pandemic has led to an increase in these preventable tragedies and it is incumbent upon us as a society to put appropriate measures in place to keep children safe.
  • "\n"Increased firearm purchases are one reason we have seen an increase in firearm injuries during the pandemic," said Joanna S. Cohen, M.D., associate professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine.
  • "Increased purchases are likely related to the political unrest we recently witnessed and increased firearm injuries may be related to children being at home more.
  • Whereas children were in school before, they might be home unsupervised while parents and caretakers are working.

Bipartisan Technological Solution to Address Gun Violence in America

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Friday, April 2, 2021

Of course, the single issue that defines America's gun debate more than any other is Second Amendment protection.

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  • Of course, the single issue that defines America's gun debate more than any other is Second Amendment protection.
  • When it comes to developing solutions togun violence, major gun manufacturers are united in their firm opposition to any policies that might significantly restrict firearm sales.
  • Hindered by these concerns, smart gun mandates have failed to take hold in the U.S. and gun manufacturers have been slow to embrace smart guntechnology.
  • As the U.S. continues to experience gun tragedy after gun tragedy, a comprehensive digital gun safety system such as this is absolutely essential.

Government of Canada introduces new firearms legislation to protect Canadian communities

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Provinces and territories - as well as some large urban centres and First Nations communities have identified firearm-related violence as a significant public safety issue in Canada.

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  • Provinces and territories - as well as some large urban centres and First Nations communities have identified firearm-related violence as a significant public safety issue in Canada.
  • The Government has introduced new firearms legislation to keep Canadians safe and guns out of the hands of dangerous people.
  • Through legislation and other actions the Government will:
    Combat intimate partner and gender-based violence, and self-harm involving firearms by creating "red flag" and "yellow flag" laws.
  • The new legislation we introduced will help build on the practical and targeted measures we have taken to protect Canadians from firearms violence."

New firearms measures to combat crime and increase public safety

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Through the proposed legislation and other measures, the government would:

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  • Through the proposed legislation and other measures, the government would:
    Combat intimate partner and gender-based violence, and self-harm involving firearms by creating "red flag" and "yellow flag" laws.
  • These measures are part of a broader firearms strategy to increase public safety and build upon previous legislation and policies already in place.
  • This includes the ban on assault-style firearms, significant funding to provinces and territories to combat gun and gang violence, and investments in border security to tackle firearms smuggling.
  • In order to improve the firearms classification framework, the Minister of Justice will conduct a review of firearms classification.