Gun Availability Worsens Domestic Abuse, But Gun Bans Donât Create Safety Either
Guns are displayed on a table during a gun buy-back event at a church in Staten Island on April 24, 2021, in New York City.
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In 2020, as millions feared dying from COVID, thousands sheltering inside their homes faced another potential death threat as both domestic violence and gun sales increased. Numerous studies have shown that when an abusive partner has access to a gun, they are five times more likely to kill their partner. The Violence Policy Center found that firearms were the most commonly used weapon by men to kill women in the United States.
Top 10 things to do in Fort Myers, Cape Coral this weekend
Looking for some entertainment in Fort Myers, Cape Coral and the rest of Southwest Florida?
Here are 10 fun things to do this weekend and beyond, including drag queen Trinity “The Tuck” Taylor, country-music stars Exile, the new Fort Myers Zine Fest and renowned Fort Myers artist Marcus Jansen s first museum exhibit in Southwest Florida.
If you go to an in-person event, the CDC recommends wearing a face mask, avoiding mass gatherings and staying at least 6 feet from others. For more CDC guidelines, visit bit.ly/2OxDkqq.
1. Marcus Jansen art exhibit