Firearms Archives

05.11.2026 bullet hole in glass with a green and blue background

Ripples of Trauma: The Indirect Harms of Gun Violence

Children whose parents experienced gun injuries had 42% more psychiatric diagnoses than children who were not exposed to such violence.

Fellow Priyanka Athalye

09.10.2025 close-up image of a gun lying on a table with harsh shadows

The Court Case That Preceded Thousands of Preventable Gun Deaths

Since McDonald v. Chicago, the number of pediatric firearm deaths has surpassed pre-decision trends in states with the most permissive laws.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

06.04.2025 Exterior of urban building with windows and air conditioning units

Sun's Out, Guns Out

Firearm violence in public housing has been shown to increase with rising temperatures, but access to air conditioning may mitigate this risk.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

11.21.2024 a bullet hole with cracks in the glass isolated on a black background

Enhancing School Safety: How Adolescents Obtain Firearms

Research shows that a majority of school shooters obtain firearms at home, highlighting the risks of insecure gun storage.

Guest Author Brent R. Klein

10.18.2024 Illustration inside the barrel of a gun

A Law for Life: Gun Regulations and Young Adult Suicide

Predictive models show that states with both minimum age and permit-to-purchase laws would see a 33% decrease in firearm suicide deaths among young adults.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

04.03.2024 graph depicting the gun-related mortality rate (per 100,000) for the state of New York and a synthetic New York State before and after the passage of the SAFE Act in 2013

graph depicting the gun-related mortality rate (per 100,000) for the state of New York and a synthetic New York State before and after the passage of the SAFE Act in 2013

New York’s SAFE Act: A Decisive Strike Against Gun Mortality?

After New York passed the SAFE Act in 2013, the state experienced a drop in gun-related deaths, highlighting the importance of legislation in mitigating the impact of community gun violence.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

03.27.2024 Crowd of people walking on busy city street - abstract city life concept

Community Violence Streetwork: Paved with Good Intentions

Community violence interventions, like streetwork teams, can bring a sense of trust and healing to those deeply affected by gang-related violence.

Fellow Sean Hagan

03.11.2024 Broken window with cracked glass pattern and a bullet hole in the middle, representing gun violence

Health Consequences of Gun Violence Exposure

Gun violence exposure, both individually and cumulatively, has critical implications for mental, physical, and behavioral health and well-being.

Guest Author Daniel Semenza

03.08.2024 Selective focus on closed door and handles with blurred hallway, locker background. School safety concept

Safety or Stress? How Schools Address Gun Violence

With no federal regulation to address gun violence, safety measures like lockdown drills and armed personnel are commonplace in schools. But these practices take a toll on student mental health.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

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