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Gun Policy Research 2026: Evidence-Based Analysis & Legislative Trends

Executive Insights Firearm homicides dropped 14% in 2025, but suicides are rising and now comprise 55% of gun deaths. The Supreme Court’s Rahimi decision (2024) upheld disarming dangerous individuals, narrowing the Bruen precedent. Mental illness is a minor factor in gun violence (4%); access to firearms is the primary driver of the US’s high rates. Community Violence Intervention (CVI) programs…