Gun suicide is a preventable public health tragedy affecting American communities. However, the extent of the problem is largely dependent on the amount of guns & strength of prevention policies in each state. Explore new maps with county-level in your state: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

Gun violence harms kids beyond injuries. New research from @nanditasomayaji.bsky.social: children in neighborhoods with more gun violence are 20% less likely to be in excellent or very good health regardless of family income. The toll is clear at every age. Read more:

Mass shootings, political violence and school safety are front of mind for many Americans following a recent spate of high-profile attacks. Experts who study gun violence unpack the data and trends.

NEW Updates: Our state gun violence data pages now provide county- firearm death data. Users can filter to view overall firearm deaths, firearm homicides, or firearm suicides. Explore new interactive county maps in your state ➡️ publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

Our hearts are with the officers shot today in Pennsylvania. We must work toward solutions that help protect everyone, including those who protect us. We stand with the families, first responders, and communities affected, and reaffirm the urgent need to address gun violence in all its forms.

Safe gun storage laws can prevent people at elevated risk for gun suicide from accessing firearms. Nationally, over 60% of gun owners support laws that require a person to lock up the guns in their home when not in use. publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

We condemn the deplorable attack on Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Gun violence has no place in our political discourse or in our communities. We must stand united against all forms of political violence. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Data show 92% of people survive a suicide attempt, but that number drops to just about 10% when a firearm is used. Firearm suicide is a public health crisis—but it is also preventable. ➡️ Solutions are possible. Find evidence-informed resources for prevention: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

Watch @kstptv.bsky.social’s coverage about MN's ERPO law and our Minnesota Extreme Risk Protection Order Law Implementation Guide, crafted in partnership with/ the Violence Prevention Project. The guide describes key concepts of the law, designed to help people in crisis. kstp.com/kstp-news/to...

Supporters of referendum Question 2 in Maine believe it will reduce suicides and give families a way to help loved ones who could be in danger. Opponents say it lacks due process and violates 2nd Amendment rights.

We need to talk about it. Every 19 minutes someone dies by gun suicide in the U.S. Firearm suicide is driving the public health epidemic of gun violence in our country. Center co-director @joshhorwitz.bsky.social gives us 5 facts every American should know. publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

Firearm suicide prevention requires a comprehensive, evidence-based approach that operates across all levels of society. By implementing tailored interventions, we can meaningfully address the urgent crisis of gun suicide. Learn more: publichealth.jhu.edu/sites/defaul...

Guns continue to be the most common method of fatal suicide. Lethal means safety counseling provides clinicians with the tools they need to help patients in crisis before it's too late. Learn how clinicians can reduce risk and save lives: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

A new study, “Applying an Implementation Science Framework to Extreme Risk Protection Orders,” is out now in Sage Publications by Center’s team members, @lisageller.bsky.social and @spencercantrell.bsky.social. Read the new publication for findings on ERPO implementation:

Gun safety starts with safe storage. Katherine Hoops, physician & Center faculty member tells @washingtonpost.com, “I think there’s certainly a role for teaching youth, but none of this education can replace the importance of secure storage in the home.” Read on:

ERPOs, or red flag laws, can temporarily restrict individuals at high risk for acts of violence from accessing their deadly firearms, until risk subsides. The Center's sr. advisor for implementation @lisageller.bsky.social talks to @cbsnews.com about Minnesota's law: www.cbsnews.com/video/082825...

Baltimore was awarded $62M in the trial against a ghost gun dealer, for flooding the city with untraceable guns. The funds will support community violence intervention groups. @daniel-webster.bsky.social, the Center’s Distinguished Scholar, provided expert witness testimony in the trial.

We’re heartbroken by this continuing American sickness of gun violence. No parent should fear sending their kids to school. Our hearts are with the victims, families, and community that will all be deeply affected. We must act. abcnews.go.com/US/shooting-...

Earlier this month, a gunman fired 500 rounds into CDC HQ, killing an officer. When leaders stay silent, political violence thrives. Our leaders must say it plainly: political violence is never acceptable. Op-ed via @drcrifasi.bsky.social & @daniel-webster.bsky.social: thehill.com/opinion/cong...

As kids go back to school, let's have conversations that can keep our little ones safe. Storing guns unloaded + locked up prevents unauthorized users, including children, from accessing firearms. Share life-saving info with your friends, families, & neighbors: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

Gun violence has lasting impacts on the well-being of individuals & their communities. Community violence intervention programs focus on those at highest risk and address impacts of systemic racism, disinvestment, and trauma. Know the risks. See the solutions: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

"Our community deserve safe streets, schools, shopping centers where families can gather without fear. Its time to start embracing policies that save lives, including red flag laws." Read the op-ed by our Silvia Villarreal & @texasgunsense.bsky.social Nicole Golden: www.statesman.com/opinion/colu...

A 2025 nationally representative survey conducted by @jhucgvs.bsky.social found widespread support for key gun safety measures—across political affiliations and among both gun owners and non-owners. publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

The gun death rate in Mississippi, the state with the highest gun death rate, was 8x higher than the gun death rate in Massachusetts, the state with the lowest rate in 2023. Someone living in MS was 8x as likely to die by gun violence than someone living in MA. publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

"Every year tens of thousands of Americans—one every few minutes—are killed by gun violence on the scale of a public health epidemic." Read the powerful new story by @npr.org and @kffhealthnews.org about the deep toll of gun violence on communities in Louisiana: www.npr.org/sections/sho...

Nonprofit organization gathered to march against youth violence in Charleston #chsnews

📢 The results are in! Our new National Survey of Gun Policy reveals that Americans broadly agree on many gun violence prevention policies. Check out the 2025 survey findings: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

Firearm violence is a preventable public health tragedy affecting communities across the U.S. However, the extent of the problem is largely dependent on the amount of firearms and strength of gun violence prevention policies in each state. Find your state: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

Calling all advocates 📣 Looking for reliable data, resources, and materials on gun violence in your state? Find policy and state-specific resources to inform legislation, advocacy, and educational campaigns. 🔗 Explore: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

Core faculty member at the Center, @admccourt.bsky.social outlines four key policy recommendations to help policymakers strengthen Firearm Purchaser Licensing laws. 📘 Read the full Firearm Purchaser Licensing Model Policy Guide: publichealth.jhu.edu/sites/defaul...

“Most perpetrators of mass shootings had domestic violence histories or targeted family or intimate partners,” said @lisageller.bsky.social, our Senior Advisor for Implementation told @cnn.com. Read on: www.cnn.com/2025/08/13/h...

How can doctors use extreme risk protection orders—or ‘red flag’ laws—to protect patients in crisis? Paul Nestadt and Shannon Frattaroli explain how temporarily removing guns out of the mix can help in @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social magazine: magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/how-doc...

“Suicides are trending up across the country. Johns Hopkins reported six out of 10 gun deaths nationally in 2023 were suicides. Gun suicides also surged among young Black and Hispanic/Latino residents over the past decade.” Read more from @whyy.org: whyy.org/articles/del...

Our team members @lorihaasva.bsky.social, @mgbleuven.bsky.social, and Kathryn Fleisher, represented the Center at the 2025 National Conference of State Legislatures Summit to share our resources with legislators & staff from across the nation! #2025NCSLSummit

Firearm Purchaser Licensing laws can save lives by preventing unauthorized access to guns, particularly among minors and those legally prohibited from having guns. The Model Policy Guide offers recommendations to help policymakers draft/improve these laws: publichealth.jhu.edu/sites/defaul...

Using data from the Center's 2023 National Gun Policy Survey, the study found that more than 70% of Americans support prohibiting guns in bars, sports stadiums, and protests or rallies, places where alcohol is served or conflict may arise. publichealth.jhu.edu...

Our experts have compiled leading research and expert guidance to develop the new Firearm Purchaser Licensing Model Policy Guide. Policymakers can use 30+ recommendations in the guide as they draft or amend Firearm Purchaser Licensing Laws. Learn more: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

Suicide is the leading cause of gun deaths in the U.S. Yet it is often overlooked in conversations about gun violence. Tomorrow join the Jewish Gun Violence Prevention Roundtable to explore the data, risk factors, & consequences of gun suicide. Register:

Today, Illinois Gov. Pritzker signed into law the Safe at Home Act. The law is a major step in keeping unsecured firearms away from children. The law goes into effect next year. In May, our Paul Nestadt joined @oneaimil.bsky.social's Yolanda Androzzo writing in support of the bill.

Lethal Means Safety Counseling is a patient-centered health care approach to reduce risk & harm from deadly means, like guns. Clinicians can work with their patients and their families to find solutions that temporarily reduce risk of gun-related injury or death: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

An upcoming webinar on July 30, 7pm ET will bring together experts to explore the data, risk factors, and consequences of gun suicide. Panelists, including our Kathryn Fleisher, will discuss how to support individuals & highlight tools to save lives. Register: secure.everyaction.com/bx0FSGv-BEay...

Paul Nestadt, MD, medical director of the Center for Suicide Prevention and core faculty member at our Center, explains 4 key strategies on how clinicians can help reduce gun violence and save lives. Learn more about firearm suicide and interventions that work: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

Over 50 survivors, researchers, policy leaders, law enforcement, and grassroots advocates across the country gathered to build a roadmap for safety and gun violence prevention—one rooted in healing, community wisdom, and lived experiences of Black women & girls. publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

National survey data show broad public support for restricting guns in locations where alcohol and conflict may increase risks of violence. Most Americans support limits on guns in bars, stadiums, and protests. Explore the survey results: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

Center team members @kellyewroskam.bsky.social and @lisageller.bsky.social shared their insights at the suicide prevention forum in Minnesota, contributing powerful expertise to the critical conversation on saving lives.

The Center, in partnership with the Violence Prevention Project Research Center, has released a comprehensive guide to support the effective implementation of Minnesota’s Extreme Risk Protection Order law. Read the news release to learn more about the guide: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

ICYMI ▶️ We hosted a webinar to share insights and evidence about Firearm Purchaser Licensing laws. Expert panelists included Congressman @raskin.house.gov, Dylan O’Connor w/ Alliance for Gun Responsibility, and our co-director Cass Crifasi, PhD. Watch the webinar recording: youtu.be/IPPAu40wq_E?...

@npr.org WYPR On The Record talks with Dr. Paul Nestadt, epidemiologist who researches suicide and contributing author of our annual firearm mortality report. Listen to the episode delving into the country’s gun suicide epidemic: www.wypr.org/show/on-the-...

Don’t miss today's timely discussion on turning research into real change. Join us TODAY at 12pm EST to watch expert panelists explore Firearm Purchaser Licensing—a proven strategy to prevent gun violence. Featuring @raskin.house.gov! Register to watch it LIVE: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Elderly people ages 70+ were at higher risk to die by gun suicide according to latest available data. Guns were the most common method used in suicides across most 10-year age groups in 2023, underscoring the impact of guns when considering suicide. Learn more: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...