1. Armor of Light (request screening armoroflightfilm.com) which has a study guide

A documentary of a The Armor of Light follows the journey of Evangelical minister Rob Schenck, who is trying to find the courage to preach about the growing toll of gun violence in America, and Lucy McBath, the mother of an unarmed teenager who was murdered in Florida and whose story cast a spotlight on the state’s “Stand Your Ground” laws. 

Rev. Schenck and Lucy McBath have 14 2-3 minute videos covering a variety of topics: Guns, God, Jesus, fear etc. 

2. Armed in America PBS (pbs.org)

Armed in America: Faith & Guns, a one-hour special event moderated by award-winning journalist Michel Martin, weekend host of NPR’s “All Things Considered,” explores the relationship between faith and guns in America. Reverend Rob Schenck and Lucy McBath participate in this conversation, along with Reverend Joel Hunter, Pastor of Northland Church; Shane Claiborne, Evangelical community organizer; Dianna Hobbs, Christian blogger; Dr. Karen Swallow Prior, Professor at Liberty University; Reverend Kenneth Blanchard, author of Black Man with a Gun; and Troy Newman, President of Operation Rescue.

Watch Armed in America: Faith & Guns, then share your thoughts below.

3. Trigger: The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence (Presbyterian materials)

A film by David Barnhart, an award-winning producer, director, and documentary filmmaker. 

The documentary frames gun violence as both a disaster and a public health issue. It addresses the critical issue of gun violence prevention by moving the conversation away from the polarizing extremes that have long dominated the debate and lifting up the voice and experiences of those who seek common ground and a new way forward. Trigger was produced in part as a response to the 219th General Assembly (2010) resolution Gun Violence, Gospel Values: Mobilizing in Response to God’s Call and to shed light on the growing issue. The documentary is the result of a collaborative effort of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, and the Compassion, Peace, and Justice Ministry of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). 

There is a study guide and bulletin insert that goes along with this DVD for use in congregational or other community based meetings during screenings.
For additional resources and downloads: http://www.triggerdoc.com/next/resources/ 

4. Newtown: What Remains After All is Lost? (Presbyterian materials)

Filming over the course of nearly 3 years, Filmmaker Kim Snyder explores a traumatized community in the aftermath of the deadliest mass shootings of schoolchildren in American history. Screened at the Sundance Festival and other international film venues, Newtown tells the story of resilience in the face of unspeakable tragedy. 

Learn more about hosting a screening in your community at http://www.newtownfilm.com 

5. Changing the Conversation: America’s Gun Violence Epidemic (Presbyterian materials)

Produced for use in high school and college classrooms and broad community settings, this film shifts the conversation from strictly Second Amendment rights to a broader focus on preventing a public health epidemic of gun violence. Purchase info at http://www.changegunviolence.com 

6. Making A Killing: Guns, Greed and the NRA (Presbyterian materials)

This film tells the stories of how guns, and the billions of dollars made by the gun and ammunition industry, impact the lives of everyday Americans. It features personal stories from people across the country who have been affected by gun violence, including survivors and victims' families. The film exposes how the powerful gun companies and the NRA are resisting responsible legislation for the sake of profit. It looks into gun tragedies that include unintentional shootings, domestic violence, suicides, mass shootings and trafficking – and what we can do to put an end to this profit-driven crisis. 

Learn more about the film: http://www.bravenewfilms.org/makingakilling Obtain a copy of the film: http://www.bravenewfilms.com/makingakilling 

7. Raising Adam Lanza: A Documentary (Presbyterian materials)

In the wake of the mass killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, FRONTLINE investigates a young man and the town he changed forever. Adam Lanza left behind a trail of death and destruction, but little else. He left no known friends, no diary. He destroyed his computer and any evidence it might have provided. His motives, and his life, remain largely a mystery. In collaboration with The Hartford Courant, FRONTLINE looks for answers to the central–and so far elusive–question: who was Adam Lanza?
To view the trailer or film: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/raising-adam-lanza/ 

8. 2020: January 31, 2014 Young Guns – A Diane Sawyer Special (Presbyterian materials

Diane Sawyer and David Muir take a sharp look at kids and guns in a special report that originally aired on Jan. 31, 2014 at 10 pm ET.
To view the special online: http://www.abc.go.com/shows/2020/episode-guide/2014-01/31-2020-131-young- guns-a-diane-sawyer-special 

1. The Inside Scoop: May 15, 2017 Host Catherine Read Interviews Presbyterian Author James Atwood on his Book, Gundamentalism (Presbyterian materials)

This video offers a wide-ranging discussion of the current impact of guns in America, in conversation with James Atwood, with a special appeal to gun owners to support gun safety and reasonable gun laws. The second half of the interview features Andrew Goddard, parent of a son injured at the Virginia Tech shooting and now Director of the Virginia Center for Public Safety. He gives an excellent overview of the state of Virginia, as a case study for all 50 states.
View online at https://youtu.be/VfTSUM-6HZw 

2. Americans Remember the Loved Ones They’ve Lost to Gun Violence (Presbyterian materials)

The families of gun victims speak to their fellow Americans about the need for practical steps to prevent gun violence View this short video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlHQJIavfps 

3. Lost and Stolen-A Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xdw3Ttzrmw&feature=related 


4. Think Again: Straw Purchasing 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKNVGxtU0-0