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Getting Guns Wrong

The cycle of mass shootings and ineffective responses highlights a systemic failure in addressing gun violence beyond the narratives around specific weapons.

Only 10 States Have Banned Assault Weapons Across America

Several states have enacted stricter laws banning assault weapons amid widespread gun control debates in the U.S.

Move Here and Lose Your Gun Rights

The Federal Assault Weapons Ban could have significantly reduced mass shootings in the U.S., according to recent studies.

Do You Know Your State's Gun Law Grade?

Mass shootings in the U.S. have increased dramatically, highlighting an urgent need for more effective gun control legislation.

How New York State's Gun Laws Compare to the Rest of the Country

Gun control has become a polarizing issue in American politics, leading to state-led regulation in the absence of federal action.
New York has adopted some of the strictest gun control laws in response to rising gun violence and political gridlock.

Countries That Took Their Citizens' Guns - and What Happened Next

Mass shootings in the U.S. continue to drive calls for stricter gun control, but broad restrictions remain unlikely in the near future.

Getting Guns Wrong

The cycle of mass shootings and ineffective responses highlights a systemic failure in addressing gun violence beyond the narratives around specific weapons.

Only 10 States Have Banned Assault Weapons Across America

Several states have enacted stricter laws banning assault weapons amid widespread gun control debates in the U.S.

Move Here and Lose Your Gun Rights

The Federal Assault Weapons Ban could have significantly reduced mass shootings in the U.S., according to recent studies.

Do You Know Your State's Gun Law Grade?

Mass shootings in the U.S. have increased dramatically, highlighting an urgent need for more effective gun control legislation.

How New York State's Gun Laws Compare to the Rest of the Country

Gun control has become a polarizing issue in American politics, leading to state-led regulation in the absence of federal action.
New York has adopted some of the strictest gun control laws in response to rising gun violence and political gridlock.

Countries That Took Their Citizens' Guns - and What Happened Next

Mass shootings in the U.S. continue to drive calls for stricter gun control, but broad restrictions remain unlikely in the near future.
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School Shooters: Recognizing Extreme Overvalued Beliefs

Extreme overvalued beliefs (EOBs) drive school and mass shootings and are nurtured in online communities, making threat assessment vital.

Distorted Archetypes Are Important in Threat Assessment

Violent individuals adopt distorted Jungian archetypes, which can indicate potential for violence.
Identification with past attackers serves as a warning sign for future violent actions.

School Shooters: Recognizing Extreme Overvalued Beliefs

Extreme overvalued beliefs (EOBs) drive school and mass shootings and are nurtured in online communities, making threat assessment vital.

Distorted Archetypes Are Important in Threat Assessment

Violent individuals adopt distorted Jungian archetypes, which can indicate potential for violence.
Identification with past attackers serves as a warning sign for future violent actions.
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Decoding the ARCH Triad: Spotting the Next School Shooter

Understanding psychological patterns and social influences of school shooters can help prevent future tragedies.
The ARCH triad - extreme beliefs, archetypes, and thymotic drive - is key to intervention.
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Georgia Tests a Novel Tactic in School Shootings: Putting Parents on Trial

The prosecution of parents in mass shootings aims to hold them accountable and reduce youth gun violence.

Trial in Texas School Shooting Asks: Could the Gunman's Parents Have Stopped It?

The trial questions parental accountability in mass shootings, seeking civil liability from the parents of a teen shooter for their child's actions.

Uvalde Families Sue Instagram and Activision Over Promotion of Guns

The families of schoolchildren in Robb Elementary School shooting filed lawsuits against Instagram, Call of Duty, and a gun manufacturer for allegedly contributing to the gunman's training.

US: 4 dead, several injured in Georgia school shooting DW 09/04/2024

A shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia resulted in four deaths and nine injuries, with a 14-year-old suspect in custody.

A list of the 30 mass killings in the United States this year

2023 is on track to be one of the deadliest years for mass killings in the U.S., with significant increases in fatalities.

Violence and Incitement in America

Gun violence is a persistent and worsening issue in America, with numerous mass shootings occurring frequently and lacking effective solutions.

Georgia Tests a Novel Tactic in School Shootings: Putting Parents on Trial

The prosecution of parents in mass shootings aims to hold them accountable and reduce youth gun violence.

Trial in Texas School Shooting Asks: Could the Gunman's Parents Have Stopped It?

The trial questions parental accountability in mass shootings, seeking civil liability from the parents of a teen shooter for their child's actions.

Uvalde Families Sue Instagram and Activision Over Promotion of Guns

The families of schoolchildren in Robb Elementary School shooting filed lawsuits against Instagram, Call of Duty, and a gun manufacturer for allegedly contributing to the gunman's training.

US: 4 dead, several injured in Georgia school shooting DW 09/04/2024

A shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia resulted in four deaths and nine injuries, with a 14-year-old suspect in custody.

A list of the 30 mass killings in the United States this year

2023 is on track to be one of the deadliest years for mass killings in the U.S., with significant increases in fatalities.

Violence and Incitement in America

Gun violence is a persistent and worsening issue in America, with numerous mass shootings occurring frequently and lacking effective solutions.
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The anti-Latino massacre that America quickly forgot casts a long shadow in El Paso

Walmart serves as both a convenient stop for travelers and a reminder of past tragedies in communities, particularly among Latino populations.

Another school shooting has happened. Here's how to talk with kids about it

Mass shootings have long-lasting effects on communities, especially on children's mental health; open conversations are crucial for processing emotions.

Houston, Tucson and Phoenix are the US cities that are flooding Mexico with the most weapons

Palmetto State Armory promotes aggressive gun sales, contributing to the influx of firearms into Mexico's organized crime.

Mother of Michigan school shooter convicted of manslaughter

Jennifer Crumbley was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for her role in her son's school shooting.
The guilty verdict was influenced by Crumbley taking her son to a shooting range and her text message encouraging him not to get caught.
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