The Daily The Man Who Counts Every Shooting in America
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Dec 18, 2023 Mark Bryant, the founder of the Gun Violence Archive, passionately discusses the grim reality of gun violence in the U.S., having documented over 41,000 deaths in 2023 alone. He shares his personal journey from a childhood fascination with firearms to a dedicated advocate for accurate data. The conversation dives into the emotional toll of recording each incident, shedding light on the stories behind the statistics. Bryant also emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive dialogue about gun culture and public policy to tackle this relentless crisis.
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Early Exposure to Guns
- Mark Bryant's relationship with guns began in his childhood in Harlan, Kentucky.
- At age five, he and other children would shoot rats at the local dump, a common pastime.
Witnessing Gun Violence
- Witnessing several mass shootings, including the Standard Gravure shooting and Heath High School shooting, disturbed Bryant.
- These events, along with Columbine and Virginia Tech, contributed to his growing unease about gun violence.
Uneven Media Coverage
- Media coverage of mass shootings seemed inconsistent, prioritizing some over others.
- Bryant noted that a shooting in Tuscaloosa with 17 victims received less attention than the Aurora Theater shooting.