CeasefireUSA: The GVP Report - November 24, 2015 |
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► The Gun Dealer Accountability Act, introduced by U.S. Rep Gwen Moore (D-WI) would require "bad actor" gun dealers to maintain inventory lists and would allow the ATF to do more frequent inspections. ► 60 Minutes, Is the U.S. ready for smart guns? Firearms that recognize only their owner could curtail the number of suicides and cut down on the resale of stolen guns. Smart-gun technology exists, yet these guns are not mass-produced or sold in the U.S. ► Kids are bringing guns to school on an almost daily basis this academic year. So far this year, at least 77 students - some as young as 4 years old - have been caught with firearms in school. ► A former Glock executive is going to prison for selling police guns for profit. Welcome D. Boo was sentenced to 18 months for taking bribes from a firearms distributor in exchange for lower priced weapons marked for sale to law enforcement.
► 20 Senate Democrats ask the Government Accountability Office to issue a report on gun safety, "including the storage and security of guns in households." "Prevention of gun deaths and injury should be an essential component of the federal government's commitment to public health and safety."
3rd Annual National Vigil for All Gun Violence Victims Join Newtown Foundation and Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence. ► December 9th at 7pm at St. Marks Episcopal Church on Capital Hill in Washington, D.C. Reserve your seat here. ►Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath Weekend, December 10-13, 2015. Go here for a list of participants across the country.
► Deni Carise, U Penn School of Medicine, Alcohol has impact on U.S. gun violence. A startling 48 percent of homicide offenders were reportedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the offense. ► Professor Liza Gold, Georgetown University, Debunks the biggest myths surrounding gun suicides. Because of a host of misconceptions and a lingering social stigma, suicides by firearm receive little popular attention. ► Jim Nelson, GQ, America is ready to end its abusive relationship with the gun lobby. There have been more than 300 mass shootings in America so far this year. Here's why we shouldn't have to settle for "Stuff happens." ►Richard Eskow, Alternet, 12 Perfect Responses to Irrational Pro-Gun Arguments. Here's a handy how-to guide for dealing with gun rights extremists. ► Mike Weisser, Mike The Gun Guy, Do we really know how to talk about gun violence when people are afraid? The gvp community needs to develop solid options for mitigating fear that reflect not just data-based research, but respond to honest emotions provoked by events which we cannot control. ► EJ Montini, The Arizona Republic, Why screen refugees but not gun buyers? The screening process for refugees can take many months, even a couple of years. Yet Arizona is one of the easiest places on earth for a bad guy to get a weapon.
► GunTV shopping channel to start its shows in January. To work within gun laws, firearms won't be sold directly to viewers. Orders will be placed with a Louisiana firearms distributor. GunTV will sell ammunition, firearm accessories and outdoor apparel directly to the customer. ► Washington state investigating NRA spending committee on late campaign disclosures. The Public Disclosure Commission confirmed that the NRA made at least five campaign-disclosure filings later than the legal requirements. ► NRA defends stance on law that allows terror suspects to get firearms. The NRA says it's just trying to protect the rights of law-abiding citizens to buy guns - even if their names appear on a terror watch list. |
► Michigan Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence poll results show 70% of MI residents oppose guns in schools, colleges, and day care centers. ► Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, The Truth About Gun Dealers in America, 5% of gun dealers supply 90% of crime guns annually. ► Maine Gun Safety Coalition comments on unintentional shooting during a parking lot private gun sale that left woman dead. ► Ceasefire Oregon releases recommendations to reduce gun violence by 30-50% in five years. ► Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Calling For a New Approach to Gun Violence Research
► Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort push for passage of set of bills aimed at reducing gun violence. ► Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense, Why this gun owner wants to take down the NRA. ► Leah Gunn Barrett, New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, Elizabeth Holtzman, former U.S. Congresswoman, Why Aren't We Talking About This Practical Way To Curb Gun Violence?
Seventeen people were injured in a shooting incident at Bunny Friend Playground in New Orleans. A large crowd had gathered for a video being filmed at the playground when shots broke out. Police said all of the victims were stable and the suspects were able to get away. |
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
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