Gun Violence 101

"Illustrator Violet Lemay and criminologist Tom Gabor are the dream team we've been waiting for. Their collaboration of bold illustration alongside straightforward truth-telling provides a vital resource for gun violence resistance. This book will save lives."

-Caroline Light, director of Program in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Harvard University and author of Stand Your Ground: A History of America’s Love Affair with Lethal Self-Defense

“This is the book that every American should read to understand why we have gun violence and what we must do to move forward and solve it.”

—Fred Guttenberg, Parkland dad and National Spirit Award winner

“Creative, informative, and powerful… Gun Violence 101 literally illustrates the magnitude of the problem in a manner that is both unique and accessible.”

—Louis Klarevas, research professor at Columbia University Teachers College and author of Rampage Nation: Securing America from Mass Shootings

“Gun Violence 101 is visually appealing and incredibly easy to read and understand. It should be required reading for all members of Congress, state legislators, and other lawmakers.”

—Po Murray, founder of Newtown Action Alliance

“Wow! I absolutely love it! It is appealing to the eye, very easy to read, and has very interesting facts with cool pictures… I know this will appeal to upper elementary and middle school students.”

—Ron Hobert, president of the American Federation of Teachers Kansas

“Gun violence is everywhere, and Gabor explains why in as clear-headed a fashion as can be imagined. This thoughtfully illustrated book is sensible, helpful, and above all, sane.”

—Robert J. Spitzer, distinguished service professor at SUNY Cortland and author of The Politics of Gun Control (9th ed.), The Gun Dilemma, and Guns Across America

“What a wonderful resource for educators and the general public. Just so easy to read and comprehend via visuals. There are specifically so many members of gun violence prevention organizations that would benefit from reading this book… You truly only need this book to read and understand the complexities in an easy format… Thank you, Tom and Violet. Outstanding work.”

—Patricia Hatch, founding member and former president of Cape Cod Grandmothers Against Gun Violence

“Thomas Gabor and illustrator Violet Lemay score a home run in this collaboration. Gun Violence 101 distinguishes itself from others with the use of visuals and graphics. I recommend this masterpiece as a go-to manual for anyone engaged in gun law reform in our country.”

—Steven Askinazi, former principal of the Manhattan Center for Science and Math

"I wish I'd had this go-to guide when I started my grassroots efforts a decade ago. It works on every level for gun owners, non-owners, and the simply curious." 

—Carol Rescigno, Brady United chapter president in Sarasota, Florida

“I highly recommend Gun Violence 101 as required reading for all Americans. This illustrated guide clearly explains why there is an epidemic of gun violence in this country, how we got here, an