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.
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.
Enact An Exemption To The Federal Law Shielding The Gun Industry From Accountability
Four states have passed laws that broaden opportunities for governments and citizens to hold gun makers accountable through civil lawsuits.
Empower State Agencies To Improve Oversight Of Local Industry
Guns being trafficked into or within Minnesota play a key role in violence inside the state. It is imperative that agencies with oversight of Minnesota’s 1,655 federally licensed gun dealers adopt strong safeguards.
