Our Mission in Action

It includes a wide range of actions, such as:

• Homicides and Murders: The deliberate killing of one person by another using a gun.

• Suicides: Individuals using firearms to take their own lives.

• Accidental shootings: Unintentional discharge of a firearm that results in injury or death.

• Mass shootings: Incidents where multiple people are shot in a single event.

• Assault with a deadly weapon: Threatening or injuring someone with a gun.

Gun violence can occur in various contexts, including domestic disputes, criminal activity, gang violence, and even in the context of self-defense or law enforcement actions. The term also includes issues related to the illegal acquisition, trafficking, and possession of firearms. It is often linked to broader social problems like poverty, inequality, and lack of access to mental health services.

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