GVPedia
@gvpedia.bsky.social
Arming policy makers, advocates, and the public with facts about gun violence.
Home of the "Armed with Reason” substack.
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With a small contribution, you can help us make an impact in the gun violence prevention movement.
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With a small contribution, you can help us make an impact in the gun violence prevention movement.
#GivingTuesday #gunviolenceawareness #gunviolenceprevention
Giving Tuesday is December 2 - How You Can Make a Difference
With a small contribution, you can help us make an impact in the gun violence prevention movement
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November 25, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Subscribe to Armed with Reason, now at 25% off!
With a small contribution, you can help us make an impact in the gun violence prevention movement.
#GivingTuesday #gunviolenceawareness #gunviolenceprevention
With a small contribution, you can help us make an impact in the gun violence prevention movement.
#GivingTuesday #gunviolenceawareness #gunviolenceprevention
We’re revisiting our 12-part defensive gun use series in hopes to further the focus on debunking gun lobby disinformation. Last week we covered Parts 1-3 and 4-6. Check out Parts 7-9 below, and the final three installments on Wednesday.
The Defensive Gun Use Lie - Parts 7-9
Empirical data vs. the DGU myth
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November 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
We’re revisiting our 12-part defensive gun use series in hopes to further the focus on debunking gun lobby disinformation. Last week we covered Parts 1-3 and 4-6. Check out Parts 7-9 below, and the final three installments on Wednesday.
Check out today’s #FridayFinds open.substack.com/pub/armedwit...
Cuts to Community-Based GVP Orgs; Concealed Carry Reciprocity Warning; New GVP Documentaries; and more.
@thetrace.org @jama.com @giffords.org #concealedcarryreciprocity
Cuts to Community-Based GVP Orgs; Concealed Carry Reciprocity Warning; New GVP Documentaries; and more.
@thetrace.org @jama.com @giffords.org #concealedcarryreciprocity
Friday Finds
Our weekly roundup of the latest gun violence prevention news
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November 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Cuts to Community-Based GVP Orgs; Concealed Carry Reciprocity Warning; New GVP Documentaries; and more.
@thetrace.org @jama.com @giffords.org #concealedcarryreciprocity
Cuts to Community-Based GVP Orgs; Concealed Carry Reciprocity Warning; New GVP Documentaries; and more.
@thetrace.org @jama.com @giffords.org #concealedcarryreciprocity
Check out parts 4-6 of our extensive defensive gun use series, exploring the shoddy research and lax academic oversight of the gun lobby's defensive gun use claims.
#DefensiveGunUse #disinformation #gunviolenceawareness #DGU #gunlobbylies #CrimeStatistics
#DefensiveGunUse #disinformation #gunviolenceawareness #DGU #gunlobbylies #CrimeStatistics
The Defensive Gun Use Lie - Parts 4-6
The shoddy research and lax academic oversight of the gun lobby's DGU claims
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November 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Check out parts 4-6 of our extensive defensive gun use series, exploring the shoddy research and lax academic oversight of the gun lobby's defensive gun use claims.
#DefensiveGunUse #disinformation #gunviolenceawareness #DGU #gunlobbylies #CrimeStatistics
#DefensiveGunUse #disinformation #gunviolenceawareness #DGU #gunlobbylies #CrimeStatistics
Check out Armed with Reason’s most recent Regional Wrap- A wrap-up of local gun violence prevention news and stories from across the U.S.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Check out Armed with Reason’s most recent Regional Wrap- A wrap-up of local gun violence prevention news and stories from across the U.S.
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#GivingTuesday is coming!
Right now, the easiest way for you to donate is through a paid subscription to Armed with Reason — and for the holiday season it’s now 25% off!
Right now, the easiest way for you to donate is through a paid subscription to Armed with Reason — and for the holiday season it’s now 25% off!
Giving Tuesday is December 2 - How You Can Make a Difference
With a small contribution, you can help us make an impact in the gun violence prevention movement
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November 19, 2025 at 12:17 AM
#GivingTuesday is coming!
Right now, the easiest way for you to donate is through a paid subscription to Armed with Reason — and for the holiday season it’s now 25% off!
Right now, the easiest way for you to donate is through a paid subscription to Armed with Reason — and for the holiday season it’s now 25% off!
Over the next two weeks, we will revisit our 12-part defensive gun use series in hopes to further the focus on debunking and defeating gun lobby disinformation.
The Defensive Gun Use Lie - Parts 1-3
How decades of shoddy research, lax academic oversight, marketing, and outright lies fatally warped America’s gun culture
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November 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Over the next two weeks, we will revisit our 12-part defensive gun use series in hopes to further the focus on debunking and defeating gun lobby disinformation.
As we’ve previously reported, there’s a better statistical chance of accidentally getting shot by a dog than a “good guy with a gun” stopping an active shooter.
This most recent example of mutt marksmanship happened in Berks County, PA.
#dogshootsman #gunviolenceawareness #GVP #DefensiveGunUse
This most recent example of mutt marksmanship happened in Berks County, PA.
#dogshootsman #gunviolenceawareness #GVP #DefensiveGunUse
Dog Shoots Person, Again... Again
Another dog-shoots-man story belies the defensive gun use myth
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November 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
As we’ve previously reported, there’s a better statistical chance of accidentally getting shot by a dog than a “good guy with a gun” stopping an active shooter.
This most recent example of mutt marksmanship happened in Berks County, PA.
#dogshootsman #gunviolenceawareness #GVP #DefensiveGunUse
This most recent example of mutt marksmanship happened in Berks County, PA.
#dogshootsman #gunviolenceawareness #GVP #DefensiveGunUse
November 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
This week in Friday Finds- School Safety Measures; New Firearm Homicide Studies; What Are 'Stand Your Ground' Laws; and more.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
This week in Friday Finds- School Safety Measures; New Firearm Homicide Studies; What Are 'Stand Your Ground' Laws; and more.
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armedwithreason.substack.com/p/friday-fin...
So check out this list of the Best 10 Gun Violence Podcasts, created by the PR site, Million Podcasts.
#GVP #podcasts #politicalpodcast #gunviolenceawareness #ICYMI
#GVP #podcasts #politicalpodcast #gunviolenceawareness #ICYMI
ICYMI - 10 Best Gun Violence Podcasts
Heated conversation for the cold months
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November 14, 2025 at 12:27 AM
So check out this list of the Best 10 Gun Violence Podcasts, created by the PR site, Million Podcasts.
#GVP #podcasts #politicalpodcast #gunviolenceawareness #ICYMI
#GVP #podcasts #politicalpodcast #gunviolenceawareness #ICYMI
TONIGHT!
Next Wed 11/12 at 7:00 p.m. ET, join the Jewish Gun Violence Prevention Roundtable’s upcoming webinar, Changing the Narrative on Gun Violence: Myth-Busting and Persuasive Framing. Sign up here:
Webinar: Changing the Narrative on Gun Violence - Nov. 12
Join GVPedia's Devin Hughes and others to discuss gun lobby myth busting
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November 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM
TONIGHT!
When it comes to gun control legislation, the assumption is that our military veterans are universally dismissive of it. But as a Social Science Quarterly 2022 study showed, that generalization isn’t accurate. On this Veterans Day, we offer an article from KU News that looks into that study:
Do Veterans Support Gun Legislation?
Research reveals veterans often favor more restrictive gun control than civilians
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November 11, 2025 at 6:22 PM
When it comes to gun control legislation, the assumption is that our military veterans are universally dismissive of it. But as a Social Science Quarterly 2022 study showed, that generalization isn’t accurate. On this Veterans Day, we offer an article from KU News that looks into that study:
This recent opinion piece from The Colorado Sun lays out the seemingly obvious folly of the gun lobby’s cynical school shootings “solution,” arming teachers — why it’s not just insane, but implausible, ineffective, and, did we mention insane?
GVPanorama - The "Arm Teachers” Refrain is Misguided and Dangerous
More guns to fight school shootings is not the answer
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November 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
This recent opinion piece from The Colorado Sun lays out the seemingly obvious folly of the gun lobby’s cynical school shootings “solution,” arming teachers — why it’s not just insane, but implausible, ineffective, and, did we mention insane?
New from AWR contributor Brent Bailey: Gun violence, HBCUs, and our collective responsibility. --
"Let’s be clear, HBCUs are not the problem. They are the mirror. What we’re seeing on their campuses is the reflection of a society that refuses to invest in the safety and well-being of Black life."
"Let’s be clear, HBCUs are not the problem. They are the mirror. What we’re seeing on their campuses is the reflection of a society that refuses to invest in the safety and well-being of Black life."
Beyond the Yard: When Celebration Turns to Calamity
Gun violence, HBCUs, and our collective responsibility
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November 10, 2025 at 11:24 PM
New from AWR contributor Brent Bailey: Gun violence, HBCUs, and our collective responsibility. --
"Let’s be clear, HBCUs are not the problem. They are the mirror. What we’re seeing on their campuses is the reflection of a society that refuses to invest in the safety and well-being of Black life."
"Let’s be clear, HBCUs are not the problem. They are the mirror. What we’re seeing on their campuses is the reflection of a society that refuses to invest in the safety and well-being of Black life."
This week in Armed with Reason’s #FridayFinds — @jhucgvs.bsky.social @giffords.org @everytown.bsky.social and more open.substack.com/pub/armedwit...
November 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
This week in Armed with Reason’s #FridayFinds — @jhucgvs.bsky.social @giffords.org @everytown.bsky.social and more open.substack.com/pub/armedwit...
Every other week we bring you The Regional Wrap to get you caught up on gun violence prevention news that might be happening right in your town.
The Regional Wrap
A wrap-up of local gun violence prevention news and stories from across the U.S.
armedwithreason.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Every other week we bring you The Regional Wrap to get you caught up on gun violence prevention news that might be happening right in your town.
Next Wed 11/12 at 7:00 p.m. ET, join the Jewish Gun Violence Prevention Roundtable’s upcoming webinar, Changing the Narrative on Gun Violence: Myth-Busting and Persuasive Framing. Sign up here:
Webinar: Changing the Narrative on Gun Violence - Nov. 12
Join GVPedia's Devin Hughes and others to discuss gun lobby myth busting
armedwithreason.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Next Wed 11/12 at 7:00 p.m. ET, join the Jewish Gun Violence Prevention Roundtable’s upcoming webinar, Changing the Narrative on Gun Violence: Myth-Busting and Persuasive Framing. Sign up here:
Check out our monthly list of the latest in gun violence prevention research and studies.
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#GVP #gunviolenceawareness #schoolshootings #MentalHealth #gunownership #suicideprevention #RuralCommunities #CrimeStatistics #firearms #Policeshooting #gunviolenceresearch
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#GVP #gunviolenceawareness #schoolshootings #MentalHealth #gunownership #suicideprevention #RuralCommunities #CrimeStatistics #firearms #Policeshooting #gunviolenceresearch
November 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Check out our monthly list of the latest in gun violence prevention research and studies.
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#GVP #gunviolenceawareness #schoolshootings #MentalHealth #gunownership #suicideprevention #RuralCommunities #CrimeStatistics #firearms #Policeshooting #gunviolenceresearch
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#GVP #gunviolenceawareness #schoolshootings #MentalHealth #gunownership #suicideprevention #RuralCommunities #CrimeStatistics #firearms #Policeshooting #gunviolenceresearch
Today's GVPanorama comes from EBONY.
“I believe that through poetry and the arts that provoke thought, minds can be transformed, leading to a positive and stupendous shift in our culture.”
#gunviolenceawareness #CVI #GVP #gvpanorama #poetry #communitysupport
“I believe that through poetry and the arts that provoke thought, minds can be transformed, leading to a positive and stupendous shift in our culture.”
#gunviolenceawareness #CVI #GVP #gvpanorama #poetry #communitysupport
One Man's Personal Mission to End Gun Violence Continues
Transforming personal trauma into a powerful movement for change
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November 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Today's GVPanorama comes from EBONY.
“I believe that through poetry and the arts that provoke thought, minds can be transformed, leading to a positive and stupendous shift in our culture.”
#gunviolenceawareness #CVI #GVP #gvpanorama #poetry #communitysupport
“I believe that through poetry and the arts that provoke thought, minds can be transformed, leading to a positive and stupendous shift in our culture.”
#gunviolenceawareness #CVI #GVP #gvpanorama #poetry #communitysupport
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This week in Armed with Reason’s #FridayFinds #gunviolenceresearch #trumpcuts #assaultweaponsban @theprogressivemag.bsky.social @anayansiprado.bsky.social #uvalde and more…
This week in Armed with Reason’s #FridayFinds #gunviolenceresearch #trumpcuts #assaultweaponsban @theprogressivemag.bsky.social @anayansiprado.bsky.social #uvalde and more…
November 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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This week in Armed with Reason’s #FridayFinds #gunviolenceresearch #trumpcuts #assaultweaponsban @theprogressivemag.bsky.social @anayansiprado.bsky.social #uvalde and more…
This week in Armed with Reason’s #FridayFinds #gunviolenceresearch #trumpcuts #assaultweaponsban @theprogressivemag.bsky.social @anayansiprado.bsky.social #uvalde and more…
Tonight at armedwithreason.substack.com
Why zombie movies abroad look different — and what they expose about the gun industry’s “good guy with a gun” myth.
via @bradyunited.org #locked&unloaded
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Why zombie movies abroad look different — and what they expose about the gun industry’s “good guy with a gun” myth.
via @bradyunited.org #locked&unloaded
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November 1, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Tonight at armedwithreason.substack.com
Why zombie movies abroad look different — and what they expose about the gun industry’s “good guy with a gun” myth.
via @bradyunited.org #locked&unloaded
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Why zombie movies abroad look different — and what they expose about the gun industry’s “good guy with a gun” myth.
via @bradyunited.org #locked&unloaded
open.substack.com/pub/armedwit...
October 31, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Today's GVPanorama comes from The Smoking Gun.
GVPanorama - Turning Our Streets Into War Zones
How gun makers use military contracts to market AR-15s and other weapons of war to civilians
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October 30, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Today's GVPanorama comes from The Smoking Gun.
VOTE! 🇺🇸
- Due to the government shutdown, updates are not being made to the official USA.gov site. In their absence, sites like , Vote.org vote411.org, VoteRiders, and Ballotpedia offer quick, easy ways to find out about your local elections, voter registration deadlines, voting locations, etc.
- Due to the government shutdown, updates are not being made to the official USA.gov site. In their absence, sites like , Vote.org vote411.org, VoteRiders, and Ballotpedia offer quick, easy ways to find out about your local elections, voter registration deadlines, voting locations, etc.
Off-Year Elections Are Coming Soon!
Local elections offer the best hope for GVP change
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October 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
VOTE! 🇺🇸
- Due to the government shutdown, updates are not being made to the official USA.gov site. In their absence, sites like , Vote.org vote411.org, VoteRiders, and Ballotpedia offer quick, easy ways to find out about your local elections, voter registration deadlines, voting locations, etc.
- Due to the government shutdown, updates are not being made to the official USA.gov site. In their absence, sites like , Vote.org vote411.org, VoteRiders, and Ballotpedia offer quick, easy ways to find out about your local elections, voter registration deadlines, voting locations, etc.