Solutions
Everytown recommends these evidence-based solutions. Our research shows that common-sense public safety policies can reduce gun violence and save lives.
Keep Guns Out of the Wrong Hands
- Alert Local Law Enforcement of Failed Background Checks
- Background Checks on All Gun Sales
- Close the Charleston Loophole
- Disarm Hate
- Extreme Risk Laws
- Prevent Gun Trafficking
- Prohibit People With Dangerous Histories From Having Guns
- Report Lost and Stolen Guns
- Require Prohibited People to Turn in Their Guns
- Waiting Periods
Keep Communities Safe
- Block Concealed Carry Reciprocity
- Keep Guns Off Campus
- Prohibit Guns in Sensitive Areas
- Prohibit Open Carry
- Repeal Stand Your Ground Laws
- Require Permits to Carry Concealed Guns in Public
- Strong Standards for Carrying Concealed Guns in Public
- Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Assistance Funding
- Violence Intervention Programs
Keep Guns Out of Schools
Be a Responsible Gun Owner
Hold the Gun Industry Accountable
Prohibit Assault Weapons & Dangerous Hardware
Black Courage in the Gun Violence Prevention Movement Courage means standing up to do the right thing, even if it is unpopular or you have to defy powerful interests. Some politicians are too comfortable being in the pocket of the gun industry instead of protecting their constituents by passing gun… Continue