These 5 Save Lives

The Center for Gun Violence Solutions applies our unique blend of research and advocacy to advance five priority evidence-based gun violence prevention policies. Our research shows that, when enacted in combination, these policies have the potential to save thousands of lives.

Firearm Purchaser Licensing: Requires a permit to buy a firearm. Purchaser licensing should be paired with a waiting period, safety training, and an enhanced background check.

Firearm Removal Laws: Temporarily prohibit access to firearms for people who pose a risk of violence to themselves or others.

Safe & Secure Firearm Storage: Storing a firearm unloaded and locked helps keep them from falling into the wrong hands

Regulate the Public Carry of Firearms: Limit the ability to carry concealed firearms in public. Outlaw open carry near sensitive locations.

Community Violence Interventions: Strengthen programs that can reduce gun violence in the most impacted communities, including communities of color that have suffered from long-standing lack of funding.