 The U.S. Surgeon General has declared gun violence a public health threat. Dr. Vivek Murthy's advisory calls for stricter gun regulations, research funding, and investment in risk reduction. Long Island Police Department has reported dozens of shooting victims annually, with 228 people killed from 2014 to 2023. Health officials support the advisory, seeing it as a potential catalyst for funding and action. New York State has already implemented measures like the Red Flag Law to curb gun violence.