Gun Violence by the Numbers in 2023 - The Trace
Dec 31, 2023 · The United States may have moved past the devastating surge of gun violence sparked by the pandemic, with preliminary data suggesting that homicides in 2023 declined by a record amount. Gun injuries have also dropped, and a growing list of states now have tighter laws on gun sales, which are at a four-year low. Still, […]
The Data on Guns and Accidental Deaths in the U.S. - The Trace
Dec 9, 2022 · Accidental gun deaths aren’t as common as firearm suicides or homicides. But they generate public concern because they’re so preventable, and often involve children. But exactly how much of a problem are unintentional shootings? And who are they hurting the most? A reader wants to know: “How often are guns involved in accidental deaths?”
Reporting on Guns and Gun Violence in America - The Trace
The role of the gun industry in America’s gun violence epidemic. Our team is examining a decade's worth of data from the Gun Violence Archive for insights into one of the most devastating public health crises in the United States. The National Rifle Association is one of the most powerful special interest groups in America.
A Decade of American Gun Violence – The Trace
What our team learned examining a decade's worth of data from the Gun Violence Archive, America’s sole source for detailed data on gun injuries and deaths.
Gun Violence in 2022, By the Numbers - The Trace
Dec 30, 2022 · In 2021, there were 690 mass shootings, with 705 deaths and 2,828 injuries. Though the number of mass shootings (four or more shot) declined slightly, the number of mass murders (four or more people killed) increased by 30 percent, from 28 in 2021 to 36 in 2022). [Gun Violence Archive]
What I Learned From Making Dozens of Public Records Requests …
Jan 17, 2020 · Data What I Learned From Making Dozens of Public Records Requests for Police Data To tailor an effective request, first consult the database's user manual. Here are 21 examples that might help.
Gun Violence Map: How Many People Have Been Shot Near You?
Our team is examining a decade's worth of data from the Gun Violence Archive for insights into one of the most devastating public health crises in the United States. Bang for the Buck. The National Rifle Association is one of the most powerful special interest groups in America. We’re investigating how it spends its money.
How the Supreme Court Broadened the Second Amendment
Sep 12, 2024 · The Supreme Court said present-day laws need to be “relevantly similar” to regulations in place when the Second Amendment was ratified in 1791, or at the latest, by the time the 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868. Which period is most applicable is up for debate. Judges are also divided over exactly how similar the historical analogs need ...
Which States Have Universal Gun Background Checks? - The Trace
Jun 15, 2023 · In some states that have expanded checks, a background check isn’t necessarily required for every individual sale. Illinois, Massachusetts, and Oregon, for example, achieve universal checks by requiring anyone seeking to buy a firearm to first obtain a permit to purchase, which requires a background check. The dealer may still need to contact ...
Chicago’s Gun Violence Is Becoming Deadlier. Experts Consider Why
Sep 26, 2024. Gun violence has gotten deadlier in Chicago over the last 13 years, a Trace analysis found. Eddie Quiñones for The Trace. A person shot in Chicago is more likely to die from it today than they would have been 13 years ago. Fatal shootings have made up a steadily larger share of the city’s gun violence statistics, according to a ...