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Media Mention: How a new rule on the gun show ‘loophole’ would impact West MI
Tens of thousands of firearm dealers across the country will now be required to run background checks on buyers. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) finalized a new rule, which mandates people who sell guns online, by mail, or at flea markets and firearm shows […]
Media Mention: Stateside: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024
On today’s Stateside, we listened to the Genesee County Prosecutor’s reasons for charging a man under Michigan’s new safe firearm storage rules. The 2-year-old daughter of the accused shot herself in the face with a loaded gun on Valentine’s Day. We then spoke with a firearm violence prevention expert who explained how storage rules work best and […]
Media Mention: How will experts measure effectiveness of Mich.’s new safe storage laws?
The new storage law, which went into effect Feb. 13, is part of several new legal strategies being used in Michigan to help stem gun violence as firearm-related injuries have become the leading cause of death for children and adolescents in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now, concrete […]
Media Mention: Michigan’s new ‘red flag’ gun law now effect, as of Feb. 13 — Here’s a look at how it works
Starting today in Michigan, if a person is found to be at risk of harm to themselves or others with a gun, the state’s new so-called ‘red flag’ law can temporarily take away their firearms. WWJ‘s Ryan Wrecker spoke with Dr. April Zeoli, Policy Director for the Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention at University of Michigan, about […]
Media Mention: Michigan’s red flag law takes effect
Michigan joined 20 other states, plus the District of Columbia, to enact an Extreme Protection Order law, this week. It’s also known as a red flag law. If a person is found to be at risk of harm to themselves or others with a gun, a red flag law can help disarm that person. Dr. […]
Podcast Series: Understanding Firearm-Related Injury and School Violence
In this podcast interview series, presented by the National Center for School Safety, experts will discuss topics such as youth suicide prevention, anonymous reporting systems, and community engagement. Listeners will gain a broad understanding of the intersection of school safety strategies and firearm-related injury. Click here to learn more. Stay tuned for each episode’s release […]
Media Mention: Courts expect ‘learning curve,’ cops have misgivings as new gun laws take effect in Mich.
Three laws meant to keep guns from minors and those considered a risk to themselves or others will take effect in Michigan Tuesday, but their actual implementation is expected to take time as police, prosecutors and the courts become familiar with the new rules. The three laws, including the so-called red flag law that allows […]
Media Mention: Michigan latest state to enforce new firearm laws meant to lessen injuries, deaths
Michigan’s new gun laws take effect Feb. 13, ushering in opportunities to prevent injuries and deaths. In this video, University of Michigan researcher April Zeoli of the Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention explains the implementation of the new laws and their effects on suicide, homicide, and gun violence against children, law enforcement officers and intimate partners. The […]
Media Mention: Parental Firearm Responsibility
Dr. April Zeoli speaks with NPR about what the research shows regarding child access prevention (CAP) laws Dr. Marc Zimmerman speaks with Detroit News about the importance of reporting when someone is in crisis and has access to a firearm
Media Mention: Experts guide: U-M faculty weigh in on 2024 elections
University of Michigan faculty are available to offer insights on candidates and issues impacting the 2024 elections. The 2024 Elections Guide lists topics and issues in many areas, including politics, economics, immigration, public policy and law. View the full list of experts by topic
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