Mass Shootings Are A Bad Way To Understand Gun Violence

10/6/2017

This article challenges the common perception that mass shootings are representative of gun violence as a whole. It argues that mass shootings are statistically rare events and focusing on them as a primary measure of gun violence can lead to misguided policies and ineffective solutions. The article presents data that shows the majority of gun deaths in the United States are from suicide, followed by homicides that are typically related to gangs and interpersonal conflicts. It emphasizes the importance of addressing the underlying causes of gun violence, such as poverty, inequality, and mental health issues, rather than solely focusing on high-profile mass shootings.

mental health ꞏ gun violence debate ꞏ mass shootings in the united states ꞏ gun violence survivors ꞏ homicide rates ꞏ social impact ꞏ gun deaths ꞏ gun ownership ꞏ mass shootings ꞏ sociology ꞏ gun violence statistics ꞏ gun violence epidemic ꞏ political debates ꞏ gun violence research ꞏ gun violence legislation ꞏ gun violence laws ꞏ gun violence solutions ꞏ media coverage ꞏ gun injury ꞏ gun culture ꞏ criminology ꞏ firearms ꞏ gun violence awareness ꞏ gun regulations ꞏ criminal justice ꞏ statistical analysis ꞏ gun policy ꞏ crime data ꞏ second amendment ꞏ gun violence victims ꞏ crime statistics ꞏ data analysis ꞏ gun violence prevention ꞏ gun laws ꞏ gun control ꞏ violence prevention ꞏ gun violence ꞏ school shootings ꞏ gun violence impact ꞏ gun violence trends ꞏ public health ꞏ public safety ꞏ political science