Gun Policy Research Guide

Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence

Giffords is an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence. Led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, we inspire the courage of people from all walks of life to make America safer.

• Gun Violence Statistics

Gun Policy Research from the Pew Research Center

Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. 

• What the data says about Gun deaths in the U.S. (April 26, 2023)

• Majority of Americans want Congress to pass more gun policy legislation (July 11, 2022)

Everytown Research & Policy

Everytown Research & Policy conducts independent, methodologically rigorous research, supports evidence-based policies, and communicates this knowledge to the public.

Research Related to Issues

• Armed Extremism

• Child & Teen Gun Safety

• City Gun Violence

• Gun Suicide

• Mass Shootings

Research Related to Solutions 

• Background Checks

• Extreme Risk Laws

• Secure Gun Storage

• Violence Intervention Programs

• Waiting Periods

American Public Health Association: Gun Violence is a Public Health Crisis

Gun violence is a leading cause of premature death in the U.S. Guns kill more than 38,000 people and cause nearly 85,000 injuries each year. As a longtime advocate for violence prevention policies, APHA recognizes a comprehensive public health approach to addressing this growing crisis is necessary.