In a new op-ed, Dr. Cass Crifasi — a Washingtonian, gun owner, and co-director at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions — breaks down why permit-to-purchase laws are such a game-changer for public safety. The facts are clear: states with permit-to-purchase systems see fewer gun homicides, suicides, mass shootings, and shootings by law enforcement. Plus, these laws are popular — even among gun owners.
Sure, getting a permit adds an extra step. But as Dr. Crifasi points out, it’s a small price to pay for a policy that can literally save lives. If we’re serious about tackling gun violence, we need to lean into real, proven solutions like this one.
