The resolution declares gun violence a public health crisis in Arizona, highlighting the alarming increase in gun-related deaths and injuries in recent years. It references a significant rise in murders from 2019 to 2021, with 2021 marking the highest number of gun-related fatalities recorded in the U.S. The resolution emphasizes that gun violence not only threatens the right to life but also leads to severe physical and mental health consequences for individuals and communities, with many victims requiring long-term care and rehabilitation.

Furthermore, the resolution points out that Arizona has seen a troubling rise in firearm death rates since 2014, with gun violence becoming a leading cause of death among both adults and children in the state. In 2020, 1,265 Arizonans lost their lives to firearms, and by 2022, firearm deaths had surpassed drug overdoses and car accidents as the leading cause of death for teenagers aged 15 to 17. The resolution calls for action from leaders to address and combat the epidemic of gun violence, asserting that human rights cannot be fully protected without tackling this critical issue.