Community
Richmond Leaders Gather for Gun Violence Prevention Forum
Law enforcement, school leaders, community organizers, and faith leaders convened at a Richmond church to discuss strategies for reducing gun violence affecting the city and surrounding region.
Muskegon Heights Leaders and Residents Mobilize After Rise in Shootings
Dozens of Muskegon Heights residents and city officials gathered at a community forum to address a recent spike in gun violence, with police reporting 35 shooting incidents in recent weeks.
Erlanger Children's Hospital Launches Free Firearm Safety Program for New Parents
Erlanger Children's Hospital in partnership with Voices for a Safer Tennessee is providing free firearm safety resources and cable locks to parents of newborns, making secure storage education part of standard hospital care.
Nashville's Grassroots Organizations Continue Violence Prevention Work
Long-standing Nashville groups like Gideon's Army and Nashville Peacemakers remain at the forefront of gun violence prevention efforts as the city emphasizes comprehensive violence reduction strategies.
Oklahoma Bill Would Mandate Firearm Safety Education in Public Schools
Proposed legislation in Oklahoma would require all students to receive firearm safety instruction beginning this fall, marking a shift toward comprehensive safety education in K-12 schools.
Canada's Gun Buyback Program Faces Implementation Challenges Despite Public Support for Gun Control
Despite gun control's popularity in Canada, the federal buyback program faces significant practical and logistical complications as authorities work to implement the nationwide firearms collection initiative.
Prince Edward Island Government Withholds Support for Federal Gun Buyback Program
Prince Edward Island's government confirmed it will not participate in or contribute financially to Canada's federal gun buyback program, citing concerns about the initiative.
Stockton's Violence Prevention Efforts Receive $2 Million State Grant
California awarded Stockton's Office of Violence Prevention $2 million as part of a broader $107 million state investment, recognizing the city's progress in reducing crime and advancing prevention initiatives.
VA Secretary Under Scrutiny Over Veterans Suicide Prevention Funding Approach
VA Secretary Doug Collins faces criticism over his handling of veteran suicide prevention funding, a critical component of comprehensive firearm safety efforts that aim to reduce suicide rates among the veteran population.
Staten Island Records Record Gun Buyback, Collects 124 Weapons
A no-questions-asked gun buyback event in Staten Island resulted in a record-breaking collection of 124 firearms, representing a significant community effort to remove weapons from circulation.
Over 7,000 Assault-Style Firearms Declared in British Columbia Buyback Program
More than 7,000 assault-style firearms have been declared by British Columbians as part of Canada's federal buyback program, representing participation in the nationwide initiative to collect banned weapons.
Virginia Peninsula Cities Consider State Gun Violence Prevention Program
Virginia Peninsula communities are awaiting decision on whether Newport News and Hampton will be added to a state-funded gun violence prevention program to implement evidence-based intervention strategies.
Thousands Protest Federal Gun Buyback Program in Quebec City
Several thousand protesters in Quebec City rallied against Canada's federal gun buyback program, demanding their provincial government withdraw from participation in the initiative.
New Orleans Secures $1 Million for Gun Storage Safety Initiative
New Orleans received $1 million in federal funding to expand a gun storage and safety education program aimed at improving firearm safety in residential settings across the city.
Detroit Mayor Sheffield Launches New Community Safety Office
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield officially launched a new neighborhood and community safety office, fulfilling a campaign promise to create a holistic approach to public safety in the city.
Columbus Launches Men's Accountability Program to Prevent Domestic Violence
Community for New Direction launched a Men's Accountability and Change Program in Columbus designed to interrupt cycles of domestic violence and abuse before they escalate to fatal violence.