New data was released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on gun deaths per capita in each state. It's no surprise that states with strong gun laws and lower gun ownership ranked last for gun deaths per capita. | |
In the News: - It's no accident that Massachusetts consistently ranks at or near the bottom. "The evidence could not be more compelling that states with fewer guns and strong gun laws have strikingly lower rates of gun death.”
- 15 Attorney Generals challenge the gun manufacturers using the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA).
- Amicus brief supporting Mexico vs. Smith & Wesson, in regards to exporting guns and resulting deaths in Mexico of U.S. arms, was filed in D.C. last week.
- The majority of Americans view right-wing militia groups as a threat.
- NRA revenue drops to record low as legal fees continue to escalate.
- Amir Locke fatally shot by Minneapolis police after a no-knock search warrant.
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