How will the U.S. reduce the usage and ownership of firearms? by Kenny Tejeda Guzman

More guns than people

1006458 — 2023-11-14 16:58:23 UTC

-The U.S is the #1 country that surpasses guns over human population

-There are 120 guns for every 100 Americans

-2021: FBI reports that the U.S experienced 61 'active shooter' incidents, 52 % higher than 2020

-The Uvalde Elementary School shooting caused Pres. Biden to Pressure Congress to develop stricter and more restating gun laws in order to reduce violence

Active Shooting incidents in schools

1006458 — 2023-11-27 16:49:38 UTC

-2019-20, a confirmed 25 school-associated deaths have occurred(23 homicides/1 suicide)

-2000-21, a total of 276 victims were killed and wounded in active shootings in elementary/secondary schools

-2021-22, a total of 188 school shootings

Total firearm deaths and rising numbers

1006458 — 2023-11-27 16:57:21 UTC

-2021:48,830 deaths firearm deaths, a 8% increase from 2020

-Are Eastern states more heavily affected by gun violence?

-Do coastal states (ex: California, Texas, Florida) pose a higher threat to citizens?

Solution 1: Protecting Students and Staff

1006458 — 2023-11-29 16:29:56 UTC

-23% of students voted that teachers should be emotionally involved with the student's life

-One response "At least pretend to give a crap about us and where our lives are going instead of, 'Oh hurry up, we need to get through all this work before the end of the year.."

-Intervention, such as reports to other staff or security, or preventing bullying among students

-Listening and Observations in change of behavior of students or their actions

Solution 2: Programs and Laws

1006458 — 2023-11-29 16:41:37 UTC

-Local government programs such as GVRO programs, gun buyback events, and gang interventions & Prevention

-Non-Profit Organizations: Brady: United Against Gun Violence, Giffords Law Center To Prevent Gun Violence, and Mayors Against Illegal Guns

-Community-Based Organizations and Programs: Turning guns into art, ceasefire programs, and peacemaker progrmas

Solution 3: Laws like California and New Jersey

1006458 — 2023-11-29 16:48:54 UTC

-California has a 10 day waiting period after a purchase and a background check