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Firearm Purchaser Licensing Teach-Out: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 6 hours
  • Course by Johns Hopkins University
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About

The best available evidence shows that comprehensive background checks by themselves are insufficient at reducing gun violence, but strong bodies of research demonstrate that states with comprehensive background checks coupled with firearm purchaser licensing, or permit-to-purchase laws, have significantly fewer firearm-involved homicides, fatal mass shootings, and suicides. Additionally, public opinion polling research consistently finds that 75% or more of U.S. adults support firearm purchaser licensing laws and 60% or more of gun owners support these policies. This Teach-Out event includes a general overview of firearm licensing policies and evidence of their effectiveness, as well as materials on the social context of licensing, including public opinion polling and differences across geographic areas and groups. Over the next four weeks, you are invited to join us as we explore this topic together through brief lessons, weekly discussions, and call-to-action activities for you to undertake in your own community. We would also like to acknowledge our funders, the Johns Hopkins Center for Teaching and Learning and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Without their generous contributions, this Teach-Out would not be possible and we are so very grateful for their support.

Modules

Firearm Purchaser Licensing: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About

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  • Firearm Purchaser Licensing: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About

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  • Groundrules for Engagement

Firearm Acquisition, Background Checks, and Handgun Purchaser Licensing

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2 Videos

  • Background Checks
  • Purchaser Licensing

Questions and Concerns about Guns and Gun Violence: Responses from Dr. Cassandra Crifasi

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  • Questions and Concerns about Guns and Gun Violence: Responses from Dr. Cassandra Crifasi

Discussion

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1 Discussions

  • Week 1 | What Questions Do You Have?

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  • Dr. Cassandra Crifasi Responds

Call to Action Activity

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  • Week 1 | Call To Action

Understanding Firearm Purchaser Licensing Systems

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  • Understanding Firearm Purchaser Licensing Systems: An Interview with Dr. Alex McCourt

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  • Elements of State Purchaser Licensing Laws

Discussion

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1 Discussions

  • Week 2 | What Questions Do You Have?

2 Videos

  • Dr. Cassandra Crifasi Responds, Part 1
  • Dr. Cassandra Crifasi Responds, Part 2

Call to Action Activity

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  • Week 2 | Call To Action

The Impact of Handgun Purchaser Licensing on Gun Violence

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  • White Paper: The Impact of Handgun Purchaser Licensing on Gun Violence
  • Infographic on Background Checks and Handgun Purchaser Licensing

Discussion

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  • Week 3 | What Questions Do You Have?

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  • Dr. Cassandra Crifasi Responds

Call to Action Activity

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  • Week 3 | Call To Action

Firearm Purchaser Licensing in Illinois: A Case Study Conversation with Kathleen Sances

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  • Firearm Purchaser Licensing in Illinois: A Case Study Conversation with Kathleen Sances

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  • Policies to Reduce Gun Violence in Illinois: Research, Policy Analysis, and Recommendations
  • Illinois Fingerprint-based Background Checks for FOID cards

Discussion

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  • Week 4 | What Questions Do You Have?

2 Videos

  • Dr. Cassandra Crifasi Responds, Part 1
  • Dr. Cassandra Crifasi Responds, Part 2

Call to Action Activity

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  • Week 4 | Call To Action

Post-Survey

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Auto Summary

Discover the effectiveness of firearm purchaser licensing in reducing gun violence through this engaging four-week Teach-Out. Led by Coursera, this foundational course delves into comprehensive background checks, public opinion, and the social context of licensing. Participate in brief lessons, discussions, and community activities. Ideal for those interested in personal development and gun policy awareness. Supported by Johns Hopkins Center for Teaching and Learning and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Available with a Starter subscription.

Cassandra Crifasi, PhD, MPH
Instructors

Cassandra Crifasi, PhD, MPH

Rebecca G. Williams, MSPH
Instructors

Rebecca G. Williams, MSPH