Gun Violence Articles, Statistics & AMA Statements

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Public HealthOct 13, 2021

High court should uphold commonsense N.Y. concealed-carry law

Doctors offer Supreme Court justices a painful, firsthand glimpse into the “grave public health crisis” of firearms violence—a crisis that sensible regulations can help curb.

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Public HealthSep 7, 2021

ATF on right track in fighting proliferation of “ghost guns”

A Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) move will help close regulatory loopholes that enable unserialized firearms to spread.

Advocacy UpdateAug 27, 2021

Aug. 27, 2021: National Advocacy Update

DOJ should close regulatory loophole for unserialized "ghost guns” and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

SpeechesJun 11, 2021

Immediate Past President Susan R. Bailey, MD, address at the June 2021 Special Meeting

Susan Bailey, MD, addresses the House of Delegates at the June 2021 Special Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

Patient Support & Advocacy

AMA advocacy 2020-2021 efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. See updates of our some of our recent efforts.

Public HealthMay 5, 2021

Megan Ranney, MD, MPH, on gun violence within the pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing approaches to preventing gun violence during the pandemic.

AMA in the NewsApr 30, 2021

AMA in the News: April 2021

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for April 2021.

Publications & NewslettersApr 16, 2021

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Oct. 8, 2021: National Advocacy Update

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November 2021 Special Meeting health equity education

AMA House of Delegates Health Equity Forum

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