Emergency & Crisis Support

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis:

Call 911 for immediate emergency assistance

Call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7)

Text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line

Resources

A neutral collection of resources from various perspectives on gun violence, Second Amendment rights, policy research, and support services. These links are provided for informational purposes without endorsement.

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Crisis Support & Mental Health

Immediate help and ongoing support resources for those affected by gun violence.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress and crisis resources.

Crisis Text Line

Free, 24/7 support via text message. Text HOME to 741741.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Mental health resources, support groups, and advocacy.

Sandy Hook Promise

Violence prevention programs and crisis intervention training.

Second Amendment Organizations

Organizations focused on Second Amendment rights and gun ownership advocacy.

National Rifle Association (NRA)

America's longest-standing civil rights organization, focused on Second Amendment advocacy.

Gun Owners of America (GOA)

Grassroots organization defending the Second Amendment without compromise.

Second Amendment Foundation (SAF)

Educational and legal action organization focused on gun rights.

Firearms Policy Coalition

Grassroots 501(c)4 nonprofit organization focused on advancing constitutional rights.

Legislative & Policy Resources

Information about current laws, proposed legislation, and policy research.

Congressional Research Service Reports

Nonpartisan research reports on gun policy and related legislation.

National Conference of State Legislatures

State-by-state overview of gun laws and recent legislative activity.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Federal agency responsible for enforcing gun laws and regulations.

Giffords Law Center

Legal expertise and policy analysis on gun violence prevention laws.

Research & Data Organizations

Academic and research institutions studying gun violence and policy effectiveness.

Gun Violence Archive

Comprehensive database of gun violence incidents in the United States.

RAND Corporation Gun Policy Research

Evidence-based analysis of gun policy effects and outcomes.

Pew Research Center

Public opinion polling and demographic analysis on gun policy issues.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Public health data and research on firearm-related violence prevention.

Victim Support & Advocacy

Organizations providing support for victims and families affected by gun violence.

Everytown Survivor Network

Support network connecting gun violence survivors and their families.

Brady Campaign

Advocacy organization working to prevent gun violence through policy and education.

Moms Demand Action

Grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures.

Violence Policy Center

Research and advocacy organization working to reduce gun violence.