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About the Course

Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change is designed to provide learners with the best available science and insights from top scholars across the country as well as the skills to understand which interventions are the most effective to offer a path forward for reducing gun violence in our homes, schools, and communities. Through this course, you will learn how to: 1. Appreciate the scope of gun violence and the importance of considering the issue across a variety of contexts. 2. Describe the role of law and policy in addressing gun violence at the federal, state, and local levels. 3. Compare the effectiveness of gun violence policies and highlight the importance of changing the way we talk about gun violence. 4. Describe state standards for civilian gun carrying and use and how those standards affect crime and violence. 5. Describe how firearm design is regulated, the effective and just enforcement of firearm laws, and strategies for reducing police-involved shootings. 6. Identify and explain evidence-based programs to reduce gun violence and understand public opinion on gun policy. As a student of this course, it’s important to recognize that you are part of an international learning community. We understand that gun violence can be a difficult issue to discuss and we all have our own set of opinions and beliefs. However, we ask you to please remember that gun violence is something that affects every person differently. It’s important to understand that this course is intended to generate productive and meaningful conversation. We ask students of this course to abide by the rules outlined and expected of you by Coursera’s Code of Conduct Policy. Please help us promote a healthy, productive, and sustainable learning environment for all and practice the following principles: Be polite.  Treat your fellow learners with respect.  Insulting, condescending, or abusive words will not be tolerated.  Do not harass other learners.  Polite debate is welcome as long as you are discussing the ideas or the evidence, not attacking the person. Be sensitive.  Remember that Coursera is a global forum with learners from many different cultures and backgrounds.  Be kind, thoughtful, and open-minded when discussing race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or controversial topics since others likely have differing perspectives. Post appropriate content.  Content that violates the Honor Code or Terms of Service is not permitted.  You may not post inappropriate (e.g., pornographic or obscene) content.  Do not post copyrighted content.  Do not advertise or promote outside products or organizations.  Do not spam the forums with repetitive content. Please note that violations of Coursera’s Code of Conduct, Honor Code, or Terms of service are not permitted and may result in:  Deletion of posted content.  Removal from the course.  Losing access to the Coursera site. *It is important to also note that certain policies and laws mentioned in this course are likely to change and develop over time. As a result, we understand that course content may need to be updated to reflect such changes. While we will strive to do this as quickly as possible, we appreciate your patience. All information included in the course is reported accurately at the time of recording and we intend to update lectures as soon as possible and to the best of our ability. The development of this course was made possible through generous financial support provided by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, an organization committed to improving the lives of children, enabling the creative pursuit of science, advancing reproductive health, and conserving and restoring the earth’s natural systems....

Top reviews

LH

Jun 14, 2019

This is an excellent, thoughtful, and thought-provoking course, one that should be required for all legislators and people with any interest in guns or gun control.

SB

Aug 18, 2019

So informative! Really changed my opinion about gun violence

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By Anthony A

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Jan 6, 2026

This was very helpful and learn about so much things.

By Sandy S

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Jul 12, 2022

Highly recoomend the course! Such good info shared!

By Jillian L S

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Jan 4, 2026

Helpful and thought provoking. Terrific professors

By Abraham J

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Oct 16, 2025

Great information, but where is the certification?

By Miles H

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Mar 12, 2022

good class really enjoyed it! Very informational!

By Robert L g

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Dec 30, 2025

Would recommend this course to friends and family

By Jonas G

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Dec 4, 2025

where do we get a certification for this course?

By Lisa R

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Aug 31, 2020

Very informative and well-done. Thank you.

By سواريز ا S S I

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Apr 12, 2020

I have learned so much from this course!!

By Tiniqua K

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Sep 19, 2025

I truly learned alot through this course

By Dalfrey B

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Oct 22, 2022

Eyeopening and educational. Recommend A+

By Bill S (

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Jun 9, 2022

Excellent course. Highly recommended.

By John A

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Dec 18, 2020

Thorough, enlightening, great stats.

By Arturo A

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Jun 17, 2023

Good knowledge too much information

By Andres M

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Feb 9, 2022

ive learned a lot with this course

By Brett G

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Aug 28, 2025

Knowledgeable life skills training

By Kristopher M

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Sep 17, 2025

Great for learning opportunities

By Alex S

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Nov 10, 2024

Aprender de este curso may bueno

By Kimberly T

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May 14, 2022

I learned alot from this course

By Miguel R

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Aug 19, 2024

Absolutely very educational 👍

By Cedric P H

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Mar 28, 2021

Great and informative course !

By alexander o

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Mar 10, 2026

good stuff thank you. so much

By Jyotish S

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May 31, 2021

It was an informative course.

By Cameron w

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Mar 2, 2026

Recommend this course 100 %

By Andy G V

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Feb 2, 2026

A lot of good Information.