Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
@pcgvr.org
Bringing together journalists, researchers, and the survivor community to improve reporting and advance public health strategies so that fewer people will be harmed by gun violence. PCGVR.org
"WHO leadership in improving surveillance, harmonising indicators, and translating this evidence into technical guidance could strengthen member states’ capacity to assess where and how firearms contribute to preventable death and injury."
WHO Talks About Violence – But Not Firearms - Health Policy Watch
Yet one of the most lethal drivers of violence globally, firearms, remains largely absent from the WHO’s governance architecture.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:55 PM
"WHO leadership in improving surveillance, harmonising indicators, and translating this evidence into technical guidance could strengthen member states’ capacity to assess where and how firearms contribute to preventable death and injury."
"Majority of survivors experience pain, require regular medical treatment, and report functional impairments that interfere with daily life." Physical Health Challenges, Healthcare Needs, and Barriers to Care among Firearm Injury Survivors: A Mixed Methods Analysis link.springer.com/article/10.1...
February 10, 2026 at 3:28 PM
"Majority of survivors experience pain, require regular medical treatment, and report functional impairments that interfere with daily life." Physical Health Challenges, Healthcare Needs, and Barriers to Care among Firearm Injury Survivors: A Mixed Methods Analysis link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Register now and log in at the top of the hour. The launch webinar will present key findings from the newly released research report: Tracking the World Health Organization’s Attention to Firearm Violence, 2000–2025. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
February 10, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Register now and log in at the top of the hour. The launch webinar will present key findings from the newly released research report: Tracking the World Health Organization’s Attention to Firearm Violence, 2000–2025. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Carjackings fell by 62.7 percent in Philadelphia during the period from 2022 through 2025, and 57.3 percent nationally:
Carjackings Have Fallen An Incredible Amount
Each December I do a presentation for a group known as the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute (NORLI).
jasher.substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Carjackings fell by 62.7 percent in Philadelphia during the period from 2022 through 2025, and 57.3 percent nationally:
Those who have experienced the devastating impacts of gun violence have long known how harmful the media can be for victims and survivors.
PCGVR 5-Year Impact Report
Welcome to PCGVR, the place where ethical, empathetic, and impactful gun violence reporting begins. Our work is driven by a vast array of life
impact.pcgvr.org
February 9, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Those who have experienced the devastating impacts of gun violence have long known how harmful the media can be for victims and survivors.
"The gun industry is exempt from all federal consumer-product safety regulation. Unlike hair dryers, mattresses, and even BB guns, firearms do not need to meet minimum safety standards."
Even a Decade of Unintentional Shootings Could Not Slow America’s Top Pistol Maker
SIG Sauer’s P320 has prompted scores of lawsuits for alleged safety issues. Insiders say a push to make more guns led to shoddy manufacturing.
www.thetrace.org
February 9, 2026 at 9:18 PM
"The gun industry is exempt from all federal consumer-product safety regulation. Unlike hair dryers, mattresses, and even BB guns, firearms do not need to meet minimum safety standards."
Gun violence is not inevitable. It is preventable. The time has come to tell this story.
OUR MISSION – Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
Gun violence has become an inescapable part of the American narrative. Our mission is to interrupt that narrative.
www.pcgvr.org
February 9, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Gun violence is not inevitable. It is preventable. The time has come to tell this story.
We connect journalists working on gun violence to support, opportunities, and resources.
Association of Gun Violence Reporters – Covering hard stories, together: We connect reporters working on gun violence to provide support, connection, and resources.
agvr.org
February 9, 2026 at 6:18 PM
We connect journalists working on gun violence to support, opportunities, and resources.
Philadelphia journalists are invited to access this directory of local community experts who feel willing and prepared to share their stories.
The Survivor Connection | Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
The Survivor Connection is a new tool that helps reporters put the survivor at the center of their coverage.
survivorconnection.org
February 9, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Philadelphia journalists are invited to access this directory of local community experts who feel willing and prepared to share their stories.
"What we’re seeing with ICE and immigration is a warm-up act."
Gun Violence Researchers Braced for Trump’s Attacks. A Year Later, They're Still Tallying the Damage.
The defining quality of being a gun violence researcher — other than measuring harm — may be constantly fighting for public health funding. This has been true for decades. But, one year into the…
www.thetrace.org
February 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
"What we’re seeing with ICE and immigration is a warm-up act."
PCGVR expanded its staff and services, developed new tools and resources, published original research, and deepened partnerships across the country in 2025.
YEAR IN REVIEW – Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
Nearly 120 journalists, researchers, prevention professionals, and survivor-community experts gathered in Philadelphia for our national conference: What Now? Gun Violence Reporting in Unprecedented…
www.pcgvr.org
February 9, 2026 at 2:56 AM
PCGVR expanded its staff and services, developed new tools and resources, published original research, and deepened partnerships across the country in 2025.
Welcome to PCGVR, the place where ethical, empathetic, and impactful gun violence reporting begins. Our work is driven by a vast array of life experiences—some sad, some maddening, some hopeful, some inspiring.
PCGVR 5-Year Impact Report
Welcome to PCGVR, the place where ethical, empathetic, and impactful gun violence reporting begins. Our work is driven by a vast array of life
impact.pcgvr.org
February 9, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Welcome to PCGVR, the place where ethical, empathetic, and impactful gun violence reporting begins. Our work is driven by a vast array of life experiences—some sad, some maddening, some hopeful, some inspiring.
We are honored and excited to report that PCGVR Director of Operations Eric Marsh, Sr., has been named among the 2026 Sulzberger Fellows at the Columbia Journalism School.
Columbia Journalism School Announces the 2026 Fellows for the Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program | Columbia Journalism School
Columbia Journalism School welcomes the 2026 Sulzberger Fellows, a global cohort of newsroom leaders committed to building a more resilient and sustainable future for journalism.
journalism.columbia.edu
February 8, 2026 at 9:04 PM
We are honored and excited to report that PCGVR Director of Operations Eric Marsh, Sr., has been named among the 2026 Sulzberger Fellows at the Columbia Journalism School.
Pa. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined the PCGVR team to discuss best practices for journalists covering gun violence to advance more empathetic, ethical and impactful reporting.
Centering Survivors in Gun Violence Reporting Webinar
0:00 Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:52 Gun Violence in PA: Data & Trends
15:30 Understanding Survivor Experiences
23:29 Best Practices in Gun Violence Reporting
49:15 Resources & Closing Remarks
52:57…
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February 8, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Pa. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined the PCGVR team to discuss best practices for journalists covering gun violence to advance more empathetic, ethical and impactful reporting.
Association of Gun Violence Reporters and Black Alder Labs, host this discussion: Covering Underserved Communities with Care and Accuracy.
AGVR Webinar: Covering Underserved Communities with Care and Accuracy
The Association of Gun Violence Reporters, in partnership with Black Alder Labs, hosted this discussion among journalists of color about how to cover gun violence in your own community with an eye…
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February 8, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Association of Gun Violence Reporters and Black Alder Labs, host this discussion: Covering Underserved Communities with Care and Accuracy.
AGVR helps reporters tell more nuanced, solutions-forward stories about gun violence in hopes of minimizing harm to survivors while advancing public health-informed, trauma-aware and community-centered journalism.
Association of Gun Violence Reporters – Covering hard stories, together: We connect reporters working on gun violence to provide support, connection, and resources.
agvr.org
February 8, 2026 at 12:57 PM
AGVR helps reporters tell more nuanced, solutions-forward stories about gun violence in hopes of minimizing harm to survivors while advancing public health-informed, trauma-aware and community-centered journalism.
By changing the way gun violence is covered, reporters can take an active role in minimizing harm to injured people, communities, and society—and even make an important contribution toward preventing gun violence.
Five years of work. One concise guide. Free to view and download now. – Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
News coverage of gun violence often inadvertently perpetuates stereotypical narratives about the people and communities most impacted. Typical coverage focuses on individual episodes of gun violence…
www.pcgvr.org
February 8, 2026 at 12:07 AM
By changing the way gun violence is covered, reporters can take an active role in minimizing harm to injured people, communities, and society—and even make an important contribution toward preventing gun violence.
Gun violence is preventable. Journalists can make a difference. The Survivor Connection is a new service intended to help those reporting on gun violence take a more informed approach by centering the survivor community.
The Survivor Connection | Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
The Survivor Connection is a new tool that helps reporters put the survivor at the center of their coverage.
survivorconnection.org
February 7, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Gun violence is preventable. Journalists can make a difference. The Survivor Connection is a new service intended to help those reporting on gun violence take a more informed approach by centering the survivor community.
Reposted by Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
Philadelphia year-to-date homicides are down 48 percent compared to last year and down 79 percent in comparison with the same period five years ago, during the pandemic-era spike in 2021, according to Philadelphia Police data: www.phillypolice.com/crime-data/c...
Crime Statistics | Philadelphia Police Department (PPD)
CRIME DATA Crime Map All Crime Data Homicide Numbers Violent Crimes Property Crimes All Crime Data: 140 Homicides as of […]
www.phillypolice.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Philadelphia year-to-date homicides are down 48 percent compared to last year and down 79 percent in comparison with the same period five years ago, during the pandemic-era spike in 2021, according to Philadelphia Police data: www.phillypolice.com/crime-data/c...
"Policymakers should prioritise preventive, evidence-informed measures: restricting access for high-risk individuals, expanding mental-health services, supporting community-based violence-interruption programmes, and addressing underlying social inequalities."
The political economy of the gun: militarised masculinity, commerce, and the global health burden of firearms examined - AOAV
This report argues that global firearm violence should be understood as a gendered public-health crisis driven by the military-industrial complex, militarised masculinity, cultural normalisation of…
aoav.org.uk
February 7, 2026 at 3:09 PM
"Policymakers should prioritise preventive, evidence-informed measures: restricting access for high-risk individuals, expanding mental-health services, supporting community-based violence-interruption programmes, and addressing underlying social inequalities."
Reposted by Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting
US gun sales increased in 44 states during January, compared to the previous month, including 12 states showing double-digit increases, with a 21% increase in Virginia and 19% increase in Minnesota. Ten states saw double-digit increases compared with January, 2025.
How Many Guns Did Americans Buy Last Month?
About 1.3 million guns were sold in December, according to seasonally adjusted estimates.
www.thetrace.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:03 PM
US gun sales increased in 44 states during January, compared to the previous month, including 12 states showing double-digit increases, with a 21% increase in Virginia and 19% increase in Minnesota. Ten states saw double-digit increases compared with January, 2025.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: WHO Action on Firearm Violence: Launch and Research Findings. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
On 10 February 2026, the Global Coalition for WHO Action on Gun Violence formally launches alongside the publication of a landmark new research report, Tracking the WHO’s Attention to Firearm Violence...
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February 6, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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The Democratic U.S. Senate candidate would also continue to call for universal background checks, a renewed assault weapons ban and more robust community violence intervention funding:
McMorrow’s gun violence prevention plan would take Michigan’s red flag laws nationwide • Michigan Advance
Michigan’s so-called “red flag” law, which allows courts to temporarily remove firearms from a person who poses a clear threat to themselves or others, has become a model that Democratic U.S. Senate…
michiganadvance.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:34 PM
The Democratic U.S. Senate candidate would also continue to call for universal background checks, a renewed assault weapons ban and more robust community violence intervention funding: