The Centers for Disease Control recently released fatal injury data for 2017, and when it comes to firearm deaths in Tennessee, the numbers are undoubtedly

The Centers for Disease Control recently released fatal injury data for 2017, and when it comes to firearm deaths in Tennessee, the numbers are undoubtedly concerning. Tennessee’s gun death rate
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“Do gun laws reduce gun deaths?” In a word, yes. In the past, there was little evidence on the connections between firearm laws and gun violence. But over the past
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Read more »The Centers for Disease Control recently released fatal injury data for 2017, and when it comes to firearm deaths in Tennessee, the numbers are undoubtedly
To gain an understanding of the scope of gun violence and efficacy of gun violence prevention policies, we rely on peer-reviewed academic research published in medical and academic journals.
Many organizations, groups, and individuals are concerned about gun violence that plagues both our nation and our state. They make policy statements, pen editorials, and issue calls to action.
IN ANY GIVEN YEAR, AROUND 600 TENNESSEANS WILL USE A GUN TO TAKE THEIR OWN LIFE. Far more people kill themselves with a firearm each
Data provided by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
In Tennessee, all prospective gun buyers or those redeeming a firearm from pawn from a licensed firearm dealer are required to undergo a background check.
This information is sourced from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention WISQARS database.