Fact or Myth
Myth
What percentage of gun deaths in the U.S are suicides?
60%
The topic that can help to prevent accidental shootings and decrease gun violence.
Gun safety
What is a red flag law
A law that allows police to take away guns from someone who they deem dangerous
Leaving a loaded gun on the table
Unsafe
myth
Research actually proves this wrong
What demographic is MOST affected by gun homicides in the U.S?
Black men
What is a good way to help this issue
Join MFOL
What is the gun control law
- limits specific people from buying a gun
Normally people who have a criminal record and a history of abuse.
Carrying a gun without knowing had to use it
Unsafe
Access to firearms increases the risk of death
fact
What age group is most likely to die by fire arm insisted suicide?
Ages over 45
A check to see if someone has a criminal record before buying a gun
A background check
21
Keeping ammo and guns in the same place
safe
Mental illness is the main cause of gun violence
Myth
Most people who have mental illness do not exhibit any violent signs, although mental health is an important and contributing factor mental illness is not the main source of gun violence.
The U.S has how many times more gun deaths compared to similarly developed countries?
25 times more
Programs that help to reduce gun violence in high risk communities.
Community Intervention Programs
Does the U.S government prohibit specific people from being able to purchase a gun
yes
Do higher rates of gun ownership correlate with higher rates of gun related deaths and injuries
There is a correlation that exists, however there are other external forces that affect this.
Myth
Violent video games do induce slight aggression short term, however studies show that this is mostly myth.
Why is gun violence so prevalent in the U.S? Try to think of 3 reasons.
- widespread access to guns
- weak gun laws
- Political Gridlock
A program that teaches children how to be safe and how to avoid gun violence
A law that ensures background checks on people buying guns.
Brady Law
Does media coverage of gun violence contribute to copycat incidents
yes