Fund Gun Violence Research and Prevention Programs

Gun violence costs $557B/yr.

A letter to your members of Congress. Facts checked June 2, 2026.

The Letter

Subject Support Federal Funding for Gun Violence Research and Prevention

Gun violence costs the United States $557 billion per year. Firearms are the leading cause of death for American children. Ghost gun recoveries surged 1,600% in six years. 60% of gun deaths are suicides that receive a fraction of the prevention funding of other leading causes.

Support full funding for CDC and NIH gun violence research, community violence intervention programs, and enforcement of ghost gun regulations.

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I'm calling about federal funding for gun violence research and prevention.
Gun violence costs $557 billion per year. Firearms are the leading cause of death for American children.
60% of gun deaths are suicides. Ghost gun recoveries surged 1,600% in six years.
I'm asking you to fund CDC and NIH gun violence research and community violence intervention programs.

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The Facts Behind the Ask

$557B/yr annual cost of gun violence in the United States (source)
#1 cause firearms are the leading cause of death for American children (source)
1,600% increase in ghost gun recoveries over six years (source)

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