Framework for Action: 28 Ideas for State Executive Action to Prevent Gun Violence and Fight Gun Crime

It has been three years since one of the nation's most horrific mass shootings: the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The movement to enact stronger gun laws since that tragedy has been characterized by two seemingly conflicting trends. In communities across the country, the groundswell...

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Published in:Policy File 2015
Main Authors: Parsons, Chelsea, Gerney, Arkadi, Daly, Tim
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Arms control & disarmament
Center for American Progress
Government
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Summary:It has been three years since one of the nation's most horrific mass shootings: the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The movement to enact stronger gun laws since that tragedy has been characterized by two seemingly conflicting trends. In communities across the country, the groundswell of activism and engagement has been unprecedented. The public is demanding action by local, state, and national leaders to address the epidemic of gun violence in this country---not only regarding the mass shootings that garner the bulk of media attention, but also for the thousands of shooting deaths that too often go unnoticed. Millions of Americans have signed petitions and pledges; called their elected representatives; and organized and attended rallies and vigils pleading for change. At the same time, the inertia in Congress has been inexorable, as our elected representatives have largely failed to heed these calls for action to enact the common sense legislation that is supported by a vast majority of Americans and would undoubtedly save lives. Yet, in the face of these conflicting dynamics, there has been substantial leadership at the state level to take on the gun lobby and enact stronger gun laws. In this report, the Center for American Progress offers 28 recommendations across six categories for how state executives can take nonlegislative action to address various aspects of gun violence in their communities.