Americans fear about gun violence, school safety are growing

• “Firearms” was the second or third most searched topic in 409 out of 435 districts during the week of the Uvalde, Texas shooting.
• Google Trends data indicates Americans’ deep worry about gun violence and school safety after the massacre at an elementary school.
• 250 mass shootings have occurred in the United States this year.

NEW YORK: After a horrific shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, news outlet Axios revealed this week that Americans’ search interest in firearms increased in nearly every congressional district.

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According to a recent report, “Firearms” was the second or third most searched topic in 409 out of 435 districts during the week of the horrific shooting.

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