Coronavirus Impact On Gun Violence Wednesday, April 15, 2020 | Sacramento, CA Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. James Case / Flickr The U.S. saw a major spike in gun and ammunition sales as the coronavirus spread across the county. California Assemblymember Miguel Santiago asked Gov. Gavin Newsom to suspend gun and ammunition sales in the state except for law enforcement and peace officers. Newsom said in late March he won’t take statewide action and is instead leaving it up to county sheriffs to decide whether gun shops stay open. We discuss the value of gun ownership amidst COVID-19 and what a high number of sales means. Guests UC Davis Medical Center Professor, Attending Physician, and Violence Prevention Research Program Director Dr. Garen Wintemute Gun Owners of California Executive Director Sam Paredes
