The nightmare has become all too familiar.  A gun-wielding person enters a school, a church, a market, a night club or some other place and opens fire, killing or maiming many innocent victims before being killed, committing suicide, or getting arrested.  In the aftermath, there is swift public outrage condemning the violence and demanding action. …

In this second article of the series, we’ll dive into research and analysis in order to better understand all the factors or causes that contribute to gun violence and mass shootings.  We’ll proceed by addressing a series of questions that enable us to better understand the multi-faceted nature of gun violence, both in terms of…

In this third article of the series our focus is the alarming and tragic increase in mass shootings in the United States.  Through research and analysis, we’ll identify the multiple reasons for this surge. While assault rifles and high-capacity magazines clearly have contributed to the increase, and while they are clearly part of the solution,…

In this final article of the series, we apply the results of a deep dive into gun violence and mass shootings to come up with a set of common ground solutions.  Instead of unacceptable gridlock fomented by hyper-partisan narratives and positions, we’ll identify common interests that can serve as the basis for solutions.  As much…