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The state of gun violence in the US, explained in 7 minutes

By Joss Fong
Joss Fong is a founding member of the Vox video team and a producer focused on science and tech. She holds a master's degree in science, health, and environmental reporting from NYU.

The debate over gun regulation in the US seems intractable, but there is one fact that both sides can agree on: Mass shootings are just the tip of a very complicated problem. In this video we run though 18 charts that explain the state of gun violence in America.

To learn more, read our explainer and card stack on gun violence in America.

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