Multiple studies have shown that the fewer guns in a society, the safer its people. With that in mind, the Belgian police have collected more than 22,000 guns from citizens and melted them into 60 tonnes of recycled steel. About half of the collected firearms were handed in by … [Read more...] about Belgium melts more than 22,000 guns into 60 tonnes of recycled steel
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This New Orleans musician offers trumpets to kids in exchange for guns
Music can be a real life-saver, and no story exhibits the message like the one you’re about to read. In New Orleans, a trumpeter named Shamarr Allen wanted to find a way to get guns out of kids' hands, so he turned to what he knows best: music. He recently created a … [Read more...] about This New Orleans musician offers trumpets to kids in exchange for guns
Corporate America takes a stand against gun violence
“Gun violence in America is not inevitable; it’s preventable. There are steps Congress can, and must, take to prevent and reduce gun violence.” This quote comes from a letter written and signed by 145 CEOs of U.S. companies this week, including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Levi … [Read more...] about Corporate America takes a stand against gun violence