Washington DC — GIFFORDS Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence released the latest edition of its Annual Gun Law Scorecard, which grades and ranks each state on the strength of its gun laws. The comprehensive, 50-state analysis reflects that states with stronger gun laws have lower gun death rates and save more lives. This year, Wisconsin received a C because it helped implement grants to fund community violence intervention programs.
- Scorecard: Learn more about Wisconsin’s grade by visiting this year’s Gun Law Scorecard.
- State: Review Wisconsin’s gun laws.
“As we close out 2023, I’m reflecting on the tremendous gains in the fight for gun safety we’ve witnessed this year as well as the incomprehensible losses. Communities like Monterey Park, Nashville, Louisville, and Lewiston have been torn apart by mass shootings. Every single day we see violence in our neighborhoods taking too many lives too soon. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made, but it is clear the fight is far from over,” said Peter Ambler, Executive Director of GIFFORDS Law Center.
“We know gun laws save lives, and more can and must be done in Wisconsin. It’s time for lawmakers to get on the same page as most Americans and pass policies to make their states safer. Every year, our Scorecard is a reminder to states that progress is possible, but it’s also a warning of the work we have left to accomplish. The Gun Law Scorecard should be both a resource and roadmap for elected leaders, activists, and concerned citizens to take action,” Ambler added.
