gun violence prevention
Stopping shooting deaths
Gun violence prevention refers to efforts, policies, and advocacy aimed at reducing deaths and injuries caused by firearms.
The phrase encompasses a range of approaches—from background checks and red flag laws to community intervention programs.
It's the preferred term among those who support stricter gun regulations, while opponents often frame the same policies as "gun control." She works for a gun violence prevention organization.
- red flag lawsTemporary firearm removal orders
- cooling off periodMandated delay before finalizing
- background checksInvestigation of someone's past
- assault weapons banLegislation restricting military-style firearms
- gun-free zonesPlaces forbidding weapon possession
school safety · mental health resources · gun buyback · licensing requirements · public service announcements
- public healthimmunization, disease control, health education, epidemiology, community health
gun violence preventiongun violence
Harm inflicted using firearms
mass shootings · gun deaths · armed conflict · school shootings
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