The Economic Cost of Gun Violence In Minnesota

Hiring: Director of Outreach and Organizing

We are hiring. The Director of Outreach and Organizing at Protect Minnesota (PM) oversees the development and implementation of projects and programs to engage key audiences for gun violence prevention in Minnesota.

Gun paperwork for a NICS check from the FBI with a pen and bullet.

Background Checks and Permits for All Gun Sales

Comprehensive background checks would prevent prohibited buyers from purchasing a gun. This legislation would close the loophole that allows those who can’t legally purchase a gun from doing so anyway from a private dealer.

Require Secure Storage of Firearms

Minnesota currently only has child access prevention laws which are only applied after tragedies have occurred. Requiring secure storage of firearms would help prevent accidents and other fatalities.

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Require Gun Owners to Report Lost or Stolen Firearms

Researchers estimate that nationwide, over 380,000 guns are stolen from private citizens annually. Laws requiring reporting can make us all safer.

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Support People at Highest Risk of Involvement In Violence

Investing in young people from neighborhoods with heightened levels of community violence can reduce the likelihood that they get caught up in violent cycles.

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Increase State Support to Shooting Investigations to Improve Clearance Rates and Reduce Cycles of Retaliatory Violence

Nationwide, only 46% of gun homicides result in an arrest. Increased funding and more investigators and data analysts could help increase Minnesota’s investigation clearance rates and help deliver the protection and justice that communities deserve.