Keep track city by city. Gun violence poses a threat to public housing residents in cities of all sizes. He urges support for HUD's Community Gun Safety and Violence Reduction Initiative, which would fund computerized mapping of gun violence to help law enforcement agencies, increase education and outreach programs to promote responsible safety measures by gun owners, and support innovative community activities to reduce both gun crimes and accidents. Teen Suicide Risks Unnoticed Suicide is the third leading cause of death among teens, killing 2000 teens a year. According to the CDC, almost all of the increase in the teen suicide rate since 1960 may be attributed to increased firearm deaths.
Opponents argue that more gun carrying reduces crime rather than increases it.
Many states have passed gun legislation, from requiring permits to passing child access prevention laws. CNN's state by state chart gives a quick overview of the gun laws passed in each state. Let others know by posting an announcement, with a link to your source, on your Connect for Kids state page. Here are some highlights of recent postings. State legislators are taking a look at Tucson's gun ban in parks and other gun safety measures.