The U.S. Is A World Leader In Gun Deaths
In just about every region, the United States ranks high — with one exception.
gun deaths
To Counter Gun Violence, Researchers Seek Deeper Data
For the first time in nearly 20 years, federal money is flowing into gun violence research. There's also growing momentum behind creating a reliable national database for firearm injuries and deaths.
Tracking Gun-Related Deaths, One Tweet At A Time
Slate and a citizen journalist are trying to report every gun-related death in the nation on a daily basis. There is no central clearinghouse for such information. The goal of the project, Slate says, is to provide key data for the post-Newtown debate over gun laws.