Addressing Domestic Violence and Gun Control Challenges

This chapter explores the misconceptions surrounding the difficulty of obtaining protective orders for domestic abuse victims, revealing that only a third of applicants succeed in Davidson County. It emphasizes the risks associated with firearms in domestic violence situations and the need for stricter enforcement of gun possession bans in light of recent Supreme Court decisions. Furthermore, the chapter highlights alarming statistics regarding domestic violence homicides and the urgent need for systemic changes to ensure victim safety.