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.
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.
Analyze And Publish Gun Crime Trace Data
Less than 40% of Minnesota’s law enforcement agencies participate in ATF’s eTrace system.
Foster Models of Co-Response and Non-Police Alternatives for Emergency Calls
Jurisdictions across the US have introduced alternative forms of 911-response that focus on handling behavioral health and non-emergency calls.
Prohibit Firearms In Government Buildings And Places Essential To Democracy
80% of Minnesotans support banning firearms in places that are essential to democracy.
