Women
Which two races of women are disproportionately impacted by gun violence?
Black and Indigenous
How many times more likely are Black people to be killed with a firearm by a police officer than white people?
3 times
Which US state is the national leader for gun safety laws?
California
What place is most commonly targeted for LGBTQ+ gun-related hate crimes?
LGBTQ+ nightclubs
Is there conclusive evidence that drills can help prevent shootings and protect schools?
No
What does IPV stand for?
Intimate Partner Violence
How many times more likely are Black people to die by guns than white people?
2.4 times
Has having a School Resource Officer (SRO) been shown to reduce deaths or injury in gun-related school incidents?
No
How many times more likely are LGBTQ+ people to be a victim of gun violence than straight and cisgender people?
2 times
Over the past decade, by what percent has firearm suicide increased among children and teens?
21%
By how many times does the risk of being killed by a romantic partner increase when there’s access to a gun?
5 times
How many times more likely is a Black individual to be killed in gun homicide?
12 times
Raising the legal age to purchase a firearm by 3 years might not seem impactful, but these 3 years could make a larger impact. How many more times do individuals between the ages of 18 and 21 commit gun homicides?
3 times
How much does consideration of and attempting suicide among LGBTQ+ youth increase with the presence of a firearm?
9%
After guns, what is the leading cause of death among children and teens?
Motor vehicle traffic accidents
How many women in the US have reported having a gun used on them by a partner?
6 million
What percentage of transgender gun-related homicides are committed towards Black trans women?
More than 60%
What is the purpose of Disarm Hate laws?
These laws would keep guns out of the hands of those who have been convicted of hate crimes in the past.
What percentage of transgender-based murders involve a firearm?
70%
Where are children and teens most likely to encounter gun violence?
In their homes
Right-wing extremism has an escalated contribution to gender-based killing of women. What does the term “manosphere” refer to?
Men who subscribe to the belief that men are an oppressed class as a result of feminism
In what city did the 2022 shooting by a white supremacist kill 10 Black people in the Tops Friendly Market?
Buffalo, New York
What is the purpose of Extreme Risk Laws?
These laws allow loved ones as well as law enforcement officials to petition a court for an order to temporarily prevent someone in crisis from accessing guns.
LGBTQ+ people face elevated rates of gun-related deaths through which two manners?
IPV and Suicide
What percent of child and teen gun deaths are homicides?
65%