article_snippet: The store - and her pocketbook accompanying website, Guns With History - were part of a campaign put together by States United to Prevent Gun Violence, a gun control non-profit organization and New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, one of The store - and its accompanying website, Guns With History - affiliates.
article_snippet: Working with Grey, a New York-base agency, and production company Rival School Pictures, the goal was to ensure that people are aware of how many accidents and tragedies occur as a result of having a gun in a home.
article_snippet: As gun ownership has risen to an all-time high, violent crime has fallen to a 43-year low, and the firearm accident death rate has fallen to the lowest that violent crime has been in over a hundred years.' 'A clear majority of the American people support the use of firearms for protection and put more faith in gun ownership rights than in gun control.'
article_snippet: Julia Wyman, executive director of SUPGV said: 'Julia Wyman, executive director of SUPGV aim is to ensure those looking to purchase a firearm are aware of the potential risks [and to promote responsible gun ownership].' '
article_snippet: Often gun purchasers wrongly believe guns will keep guns safe when, in fact, a gun in the home greatly increases the risk of homicide and suicide.' '
article_snippet: This sets the record straight so consumers can make an informed choice to buy a firearm or not.'
highlights_snippet: States United to Prevent Gun Violence
highlights_snippet: Organizers say: 'This sets the record straight so consumers can make an informed choice to buy a firearm or not' 