Resources
#PROTECTUS
Gun owners and non-gun owners alike can find here resources for understanding the firearm violence epidemic in Minnesota, policies and actions we can take to end it, and how to mitigate the root causes of gun violence in their communities.
Promote Clinician Counseling of Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means.
Clinicians are well-positioned to play a critical role in preventing suicide. Studies show that nearly half of people who die by suicide visited their primary doctor in the month before their death.
Invest in Data to Inform Effective Suicide Prevention Strategies
Investing in linking data across state governmental agencies would help us better understand the best opportunities for suicide preventative strategies.
Fund a State Center for Gun Violence Research
Gun violence prevention research is woefully underfunded compared to other public health concerns.
Create a Statewide Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention
States across the nation are creating individual offices to assess the local landscape of gun violence. These offices are critical in serving as leaders of statewide administration and coordination.
Raise the Age to Purchase and Possess a Gun from 18 to 21
Almost three quarters of Minnesotans support raising the minimum age to purchase a firearm. Gun injuries are the leading cause of death for people ages 18-20.
Require Law Enforcement to Collect and Report Data on Use-Of-Force
To understand police violence and respond in evidence-based manners, policymakers and researchers need accurate and timely data on the use of force in incidents.