Gun Control
Information and resources on the issue
Gun Control
Information and resources on the issue
the Controversy
Here's Why the Federal Government Can't Study Gun Violence
Texas shooting: America's Gun Control Debate That Never Goes Away
Texas shooting: America's Gun Control Debate That Never Goes Away
This ABC source explains why the federal government does not study gun violence. It includes a short video.
Texas shooting: America's Gun Control Debate That Never Goes Away
Texas shooting: America's Gun Control Debate That Never Goes Away
Texas shooting: America's Gun Control Debate That Never Goes Away
This BBC source explains the cultural attachment to guns and why gun reform has not been successfully enacted in the U.S.
Should More Gun Control Laws Be Enacted?
Texas shooting: America's Gun Control Debate That Never Goes Away
Senator (D)Chris Murphy's Speech to the Senate
ProCon.org provides a handy overview and the points and counterpoints of each side of the argument.
Senator (D)Chris Murphy's Speech to the Senate
Texas shooting: America's Gun Control Debate That Never Goes Away
Senator (D)Chris Murphy's Speech to the Senate
Senator Chris Murphy delivers an impassioned plea to his fellow senators to act following the mass shootings in Uvalde, TX and Buffalo, NY.
Guns in America
Private Guns, Public Health, by David Hemenway
Guns in America
This is an interactive experience created by Time Magazine and JR, artist and photographer. Please be aware that this includes survivor stories and graphic content.
No Compromise
Private Guns, Public Health, by David Hemenway
Guns in America
This National Public Radio (NPR) podcast won a 2021 Pulitzer Prize for audio reporting and provides an in-depth look into subverting meaningful gun reform and promoting unfettered access to guns.
Aftermath
Private Guns, Public Health, by David Hemenway
Private Guns, Public Health, by David Hemenway
This USA Today podcast presents the stories of survivors of gun violence. Listeners should be warned that the content can be disturbing.
Private Guns, Public Health, by David Hemenway
Private Guns, Public Health, by David Hemenway
Private Guns, Public Health, by David Hemenway
The director of the Harvard Injury Control Research Center and the Harvard Youth Violence Prevention Center argues that gun violence is a public health crisis that must be resolved.
ISBN-13: 978-0472031627 ISBN-10: 0472031627
The Gun Debate: What Everyone Needs to Know
The Gun Debate: What Everyone Needs to Know
The Gun Debate: What Everyone Needs to Know
This book by Philip J. Cooke and Kristin A. Goss answers questions about the gun debate without emotional twists or hyperbole.
ISBN-13: 978-0199338986
Discussing Gun Violence With Children
How to Talk With Kids About Gun Violence
Once I Was Very Very Scared, by Chandra Ghosh Ippen and illutrated by Erick Ippen
How to Talk With Kids About Gun Violence
This video is special edition of PBS Your South Florida that brings in experts to help adults better understand how to talk to children about gun violence in a supportive way.
Sesame Street in Communities
Once I Was Very Very Scared, by Chandra Ghosh Ippen and illutrated by Erick Ippen
How to Talk With Kids About Gun Violence
This Sesame Street page has a range of resources to help children deal with anxiety, trauma, fears, and the effects of violence. It includes videos, articles, and printable activities.
15 Tips for Talking with Children About Violence
Once I Was Very Very Scared, by Chandra Ghosh Ippen and illutrated by Erick Ippen
Once I Was Very Very Scared, by Chandra Ghosh Ippen and illutrated by Erick Ippen
This article posted on the bilingual website, Colorin Colorado!, was originally posted in response to the Sandy Hook Massacre, but it is regularly updated and draws heavily from Fred Rogers Talks About Tragic Events in the News.
Once I Was Very Very Scared, by Chandra Ghosh Ippen and illutrated by Erick Ippen
Once I Was Very Very Scared, by Chandra Ghosh Ippen and illutrated by Erick Ippen
Once I Was Very Very Scared, by Chandra Ghosh Ippen and illutrated by Erick Ippen
This children's picture book is an excellent tool to help children understand the physical response to fear.
Resources for Teachers
Gun Control: The Debate and Public Policy
Gun Violence, Gun Control, Gun Rights: Where We Go From Here (With Lesson Plan)
The Gun Control Debate: Red Flag Laws|Above the Noise
This Socialstudies.org article by Christine Watkins uses gun control as a method to teach civil debate.
The Gun Control Debate: Red Flag Laws|Above the Noise
Gun Violence, Gun Control, Gun Rights: Where We Go From Here (With Lesson Plan)
The Gun Control Debate: Red Flag Laws|Above the Noise
This PBS resource includes a video, a viewing guide, and a lesson plan. Suitable for middle/high school students.
Gun Violence, Gun Control, Gun Rights: Where We Go From Here (With Lesson Plan)
Gun Violence, Gun Control, Gun Rights: Where We Go From Here (With Lesson Plan)
Gun Violence, Gun Control, Gun Rights: Where We Go From Here (With Lesson Plan)
KQED, a public media company in northern California, offers this article, which includes interactive data and a lesson plan.
Teaching Resources About Gun Violence
Lesson Plan: How to Talk As A Classroom About Gun Violence in Schools
Gun Violence, Gun Control, Gun Rights: Where We Go From Here (With Lesson Plan)
The National Council for the Social Studies' list of teaching resources. Suitable for middle and high school students.
Lesson Plan: How to Talk As A Classroom About Gun Violence in Schools
Lesson Plan: How to Talk As A Classroom About Gun Violence in Schools
Lesson Plan: How to Talk As A Classroom About Gun Violence in Schools
PBS Newhour lesson plan that includes several videos, response topics, and extension activities. Suitable for middle and high school students.
Advocacy
Find your senators
Use the link below to access Senate.gov, where you can look up your state's senators and contact information.
Directory of Representatives
Look up your congresssional representatives and how to contact them here.
The Alliance
The Alliance for Gun Responsibility is a Washington state based organization that believes reasonable gun policy can prevent deaths.
Sandy Hook Promise
This organization was founded by family members of victims of the Sandy Hook Massacre. The website offers useful information, but aso ways to volunteer and links to send messages to senators and sign petitions.
Brady United
Brady United is one of the oldest organizations advocating for gun reform. From its site, you can join the organization and urge representatives to act on various gun violence issues.
March For Our Lives Foundation
Formed after the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, this organziation draws on the power of youth--organizing annual marches, conducting voter registration drives, combating disinformation, and guiding individuals on fundraising.