Firearm Purchaser Licensing (also known as permit-to-purchase) is one of the most effective policies to reduce gun violence, lowering rates of firearm homicide, suicide, and gun trafficking. Yet many states still face challenges in passing this life-saving policy.
Join the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions on Thursday, July 10 from 12–1 p.m. ET for a free, live webinar sharing insights from researchers, advocates, and lawmakers, including:
🏛️ Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD) on pushing for firearm licensing at the federal level
📣 Dylan O’Connor (Alliance for Gun Responsibility) on passing permit-to-purchase in Washington
📊 Cass Crifasi, PhD, MPH (Johns Hopkins Center) on evidence that licensing saves lives
🎤 Moderated by Silvia Villarreal, MPP
Bring your questions and learn what’s working, what challenges remain, and how we can move forward together to save lives.