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We teamed up with Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), and American University's Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL) to demystify youth attitudes on guns. This is a first-of-its-kind report, which provides an in-depth look at issues facing this generation and our country as a whole.
Gun violence continues to be a constant threat to young Americans.
More than 4,000 children and teens are shot and killed each year across the country, 15,000 are shot and wounded, and an estimated 3 million children are exposed to shootings every year. 2021 was the deadliest year of gun violence on record for young people in America, and there was a record amount of gunfire on school grounds across the country.
In our study, we heard from more than 4,000 young Americans between the ages of 14-30 and these were some of our findings:
- The average young person in America knows at least one person who has been shot, wounded or killed.
- 4 out of 5 young people believe gun violence is a problem in America.
- 1 in 4 young Americans have experienced an active shooter drill with more than half fearing a shooting happening in their school.
- About 40 percent of youth said they have at least "somewhat easy" access to a gun.
The reality is, younger generations are facing a more violent environment than previous ones. Read our report to better understand how this shift in young Americans could have lasting impacts if not addressed.
Thank you for being a part of this movement,
Jennifer Hoppe
She/Her/Hers
Senior Director of National Programs
Everytown for Gun Safety
