Gun violence
20 Dec 2024Responding to gun massacres: a discourse analysis of how political and media narratives shape health and justice responses
This report analyses how media and political narratives shape responses to gun massacres in the UK, US, and Australia, highlighting contrasting public health, criminal justice, and regulatory framings in the cases of Dunblane, Las Vegas, and Port Arthur.
11 Dec 2024How media and political framings of three gun massacres shaped legislative responses
This report examines how media and political narratives in the UK, US, and Australia helped shape both public opinion and gun control policy to gun massacres, revealing the distinctive impacts of public health and criminal justice framings on legislative outcomes.
10 Dec 2024Framing gun violence at the United Nations: a missed public health opportunity
The United Nations' framing of gun violence prioritises disarmament and security over public health, overlooking the health-related impacts of firearms despite significant evidence of their harm to healthcare systems, survivors, and communities.
21 Nov 2024Stray bullets: new research on how diverted ammunition fuels conflict in the Sahel
Conflict Armament Research's Stray Bullets report exposes how diverted state ammunition fuels Salafi jihadist insurgencies in the Sahel, urging improved stockpile management and global cooperation to stem the flow of illicit arms.
18 Oct 2024The glamorisation of a British sniper rifle: Accuracy International in Hollywood films
Hollywood’s portrayal of Accuracy International sniper rifles as sleek, precise tools in films and media glamorises their lethal nature, distancing audiences from the harsh realities of their use in conflict zones.
18 Oct 2024The looming assault on US federal gun restrictions post-Bruen and Rahimi examined
The Bruen decision has triggered a wave of challenges to federal gun laws, putting key regulations like red flag laws, background checks, and bans on high-capacity firearms at risk.
10 Oct 2024Gun violence in U.S. schools already surpasses 2023 levels
As of September 30, 2024, gun-related incidents on U.S. school grounds have exceeded 2023 figures, with Georgia ranking among the states with the highest rates of gun violence in schools.
19 Sep 2024The Swiss exception: why Switzerland’s high gun ownership model does not mean what some think it does
Switzerland’s gun violence rates remain low due to strict regulations and social stability, but its model is far from ideal compared to nations like Japan, where nearly no civilian gun ownership exists.
4 Sep 2024The Lancet launches new commission on global gun violence and health; AOAV’s executive director Dr Iain Overton appointed co-commissioner
The Lancet has announced a new Commission on Global Gun Violence and Health, with Dr. Iain Overton, Executive Director of Action on Armed Violence (AOAV), as a co-commissioner, aiming to address the global burden of gun violence through interdisciplinary research and policy recommendations
8 Aug 2024Does the UK have a knife and gun problem?
The UK faces significant challenges with knife and gun violence, particularly among teenagers and in certain metropolitan areas, despite overall declining homicide rates.
11 Jul 2024US Surgeon General declares American gun violence a public health crisis
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has declared gun violence a public health crisis, highlighting the need for a public health approach to address the epidemic and urging Americans to focus on the impacts and data.
21 Jun 2024Rising firearm injuries place strain on U.S. emergency services, study reveals
A recent study led by Dr. Adam Rowh reveals a significant rise in firearm injuries across the U.S., straining emergency medical services and highlighting the need for comprehensive prevention strategies.