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title: gun violence
date: 2023-07-24T15:02:00-04:00
author: Grace Koch
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# gun violence

Gun violence is an epidemic both globally and in the US. Guns kill and maim thousands every year in and out of combat zones. Even when a shot isn’t fired, guns are used in many acts of violence, including sexual violence and domestic abuse, to threaten victims and gain compliance.

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