Resources

Find everything you need to accurately research and report on gun violence in the U.S. and in your community. Trace reporters and editors have compiled a glossary, fact sheets, guides, and other material to get you started. Build a strong foundation here for understanding this uniquely American public health crisis. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, reach out through the Help Desk.

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Fact Sheet

U.S. Gun Violence 101

Gun violence in the U.S. is a public health crisis. It has been for some time — well before the Surgeon General declared it so in June. This primer gives an overview of the staggering numbers and provides a summary of several key topics that many Americans might not know.

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Resource

The Gun Violence Glossary

Brush up on common gun violence terms defined by experts at The Trace.

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