Gun Violence Articles, Statistics & AMA Statements

LeadershipNov 22, 2021

Commonsense gun laws can help end firearm violence

Appropriate gun-safety measures such as New York’s concealed-carry law are an essential element of effective public safety policy.

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.

"No weapons" and "no guns" sign placed on a post

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.

Image of a person's face in shadow holding a gun

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.

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.

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