Comparison of federal licensing for firearms between Canadian and U.S law reveals a large gap in willpower to save lives. Generally, Canadian law requires a federal safety test and comprehensive background check, including mental health and domestic violence history. Canada also bans most handguns and automatic rifles, while classifying other semi-automatic firearms and handguns as…

The Centre for Disease Control reports that in 2019, 39,707 people died from firearm-related deaths. With a continued increase in gun violence year-over-year, many are calling for an increase in funding for gun violence research. Similar to other complex issues, adequate research funding for gun violence is imperative to get to the root of the…

In gun safety legislation and narratives, we often hear the phrase “assault weapons.” There is a wide disagreement about how assault weapons are generally used in non-military circumstances, but let’s first understand what assault weapons are. As defined by Everytown for Gun Safety, “Assault weapons are generally high-powered semi automatic firearms where each round has…

Every day, 100 Americans die by gun violence; many people through domestic and intimate partner violence, some by suicide, others by gang violence and mass shootings. There are more guns owned by Americans than there are United States residents. 99% of Americans live within 10 miles of a gun dealer. There are more gun dealers…

By: Madina Amber Andera Alejandra Gonzales [she/her] is a phenomenal Queer, Mestiza youth activist who I was delighted to talk to about what it’s like to be an activist. She is currently the Director of Operations at Youth Over Guns whose mission is to help decrease gun violence in underserved communities. As a Muslim American Pakistani and Movement Correspondent at NYCYCI, I felt it was…

Gun violence in the United States remains a complex and distressing issue, threatening public safety and community well-being. Despite efforts through legislation and protests, gun violence persists, encompassing mass shootings, homicides, suicides, domestic violence, and accidents involving firearms. To understand this problem, we must consider its historical roots, relevant statistics, and the urgent need for…

Gun violence is a societal issue that has plagued various communities. The United States alone records almost 13,000 gun homicides annually. Implementing police-first solutions such as greater surveillance, arrests, and incarceration have often been the first response. However, these solutions often fail to tackle the roots of gun violence, as complexities such as racial discrimination…

Domestic Violence is best defined as behavior occurring in the context of a relationship used to “gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner” (United Nations). This intentional and patterned conduct occurs far more often than people might assume. Statistically, In the United States, every minute, at least 20 people are physically abused.…

Public Health can be defined as a science encompassing and prioritizing, health and safety interests of the general public, and the subsequent communities they belong to (American Public Health Association). Public Health interests usually involve the strengthening of protections already in place as well as the advocating for further needed responses and programs. As this…