Abstract:s we write this editorial on March 14, 2023, the Gun Violence Archive (2023) reports 110 mass shootings, 48 children aged 0 to 11 killed (114 injured), and 284 teens aged 12 to 17 killed (710 injured) from gun violence so far in 2023 in the United States. Tragically, school shootings are no longer uncommon. Some politicians, lobbyists, national organizations, and gun advocates strongly oppose any type of gun control legislation including universal background checks and closing gaps in background checks before … Show more
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