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Each What Works for Health Curated Strategy List is carefully selected by our expert evidence analysts to include evidence-informed programs, policies and systems changes that can support community change efforts around specific topics and themes.

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Firearm restrictions for people convicted of domestic violence

Prohibit firearm purchase and possession by people convicted in any court of a domestic violence misdemeanor or by people subject to a domestic violence...

Firearm purchase restrictions for people with certain mental health conditions

Collect and review mental health conditions of potential firearm purchasers, as part of background checks with a broad set of disqualifying criteria

Universal firearm background checks

Require both licensed firearm dealers and unlicensed (i.e., private) firearm sellers to conduct background checks of potential firearm purchasers; also known as comprehensive background...

Firearm licensing laws

Require a potential purchaser to obtain a permit or license before purchasing a firearm

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