NYAGV Executive Director Jackie Hilly recently detailed the causes of gun violence in New York and what can be done to prevent it, to the legal website Lawyers.com. Ms. Hilly discusses how criminals obtain guns so easily, where the guns are coming from, how the get to New York and the steps that need to... Read More

NYAGV’s 2012 policy priorities sets a broad framework for legislative action in Albany and Washington. Many steps are needed to reduce gun violence but the priorities in our State and Federal legislative agendas are most critical. These policy priorities will help reduce gun violence in New York by making it more difficult for criminals to... Read More

“The Myth of NRA Dominance” is a multi-part series by Think Progress that exposes the exaggerated role played by the National Rifle Association in American politics. This in-depth series debunks the NRA’s self perpetuating myths with real truths about its gun industry money and endorsements. The series is a strong statement about why elected officials... Read More

The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 2011 state scorecards highlights the strength of New York’s gun laws. New York ranks 4th best in the 50 state analysis. The scorecard shows New York has strong gun laws that help combat the illegal gun market, prevent the sale of guns without background checks and reduce risks... Read More

The International Association of Chiefs of Police released a report Reducing Gun Violence in Our Communities: A Leadership Guide for Law Enforcement on Effective Strategies and Programs. Together with a 2007 report, they present a comprehensive set of information on the problem of gun violence. Read More