In order to have an informed discussion of gun violence and enact effective policy, we need concrete information. Freeing the CDC from unscientific political limitations can help us all be better informed and avoid misinformation from either side of the debate.
Despite gun related deaths nearing the number of motor vehicle deaths, the NHTSA can perform unrestricted research, but the CDC cannot. Despite gun related deaths equaling 3 Sandy Hooks every single day, the CDC is unable to investigate the causes and possible prevention of these deaths.
To understand the factors that lead to these tragedies and to gain solid, scientific information in how to prevent them, we need robust federally-funded studies into gun violence. The CDC is the organization best positioned to do that.