Conceal and Carry for People of Color

Possible Discussion Questions for People of Color:

• Did you grow up with guns in your household? How do you think that shaped your outlook on them now? 
• Do you own any guns now? If so, why did you decide to purchase one?
• How does owning a gun make you feel?
• What is preventing you from owning a gun?
• How does white privilege impact your ability to feel safe and comfortable owning a gun?
• Take a moment to read this piece by Justin McFarlin, a Black army combat veteran. To what extent does race impact someone’s ability to openly carry a gun safely? What could be done to change it? 
• How has gun violence impacted your life?

Resources: 

Domestic Violence:

• Tribal Organizations Domestic Violence – National/Global Resources
• Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women
• National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center
• Strong Hearts Native Helpline
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence – Get Help
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence – Resources
• National Domestic Violence Hot Line
• Office on Women’s Health – Resources by State for Violence Against Women

Legal Resources: 

• Tribal Law & Policy
• Tribal Resource Tool

Coping after a Shooting: 

• Coping with PTSD Symptoms after a Shooting
• Counseling – Coping in the aftermath of a Shooting

Suicide Prevention: 

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255
• Lifeline Chat : Lifeline
• Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio, En Español, 1-888-628-9454

Ideas for Helping out with the Issue: 

1. Find a local organization in your community, and get involved. 

• March For Our Lives
• Never Again MSD
• Everytown
• Brady United
• Giffords

2. Take Action! Everytown Actions

• Register to vote. 
• Write to your Senator.
• Find and support your Gun Sense Candidates. 
• Join the Gun Sense Action Network.
• Join Moms Demand Action group.
• Join a Students Demand Action group. 

3. Learn about gun statistics in your state. https://everytown.org/states/

4. Learn about gun laws in your state. https://everytown.org/states/

Potential Speakers:

• Talib Hudson, Community Justice Action Fund
• Ricardo Garcia-Acosta, Youth ALIVE

Related GHRD Groups:

• Tucson March for our Lives

Please click on this link for more information on Gun Violence, Gun Laws, Resources, and ways to Take Action