# Shooting Victim Posters Innocent Targets Reveals the Real Victims of Gun Violence By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-11-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innocent-targets References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/anthony-burrill) & [anthonyburrill](http://www.anthonyburrill.com/about/biography) For his latest project'Innocent Targets,' graphic artist and designer Anthony Burrill tackles America's lax gun laws and the violence that results because of them. Burrill has created a series of [shooting range posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-gun-zones-map-tool) that represent the innocent victims who lost their lives in gun-related accidents and crimes. Though the typical shooting range poster features a thug or [zombie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullets-brains), Burrill explains, "The painfully ironic truth is that the real targets of [gun violence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aid-to-cart) aren't these fictional 'bad guys' but rather our real-life friends, neighbors, co-workers and children." Each image -- which features a friendly, smiling face that could easily belong to a neighbor or co-worker -- is accompanied by a startling fact. For instance, did you know that 20 US states allow guns inside of churches? Or that there are more gun dealerships than pizzerias in America? The proceeds from each eye-opening poster go towards the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Innocent Targets:** Using creative design to raise awareness of the real victims of gun violence. - **Gun Violence Prevention:** Creating new initiatives and products to address America's gun violence epidemic. - **Public Awareness Campaigns:** Employing art and graphic design to initiate conversations about important social issues. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Graphic Design:** Providing design services for non-profits and advocacy groups to increase awareness of social issues. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Partnering with artists and designers to raise awareness and funds for initiatives and social campaigns. - **Gun Control Advocacy Groups:** Exploring creative ways to engage audiences and challenge the US government's lenient gun laws. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Satirical Political Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thoughts-prayers-toilet-paper.md) - [Journalist-Focused Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shooting.md) - [Anti-Gun Water Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigun-water-toys-jayhayspray20-promotes-change-in-societys-relationship-w.md) - [Anti-Gender Violence Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigender-violence-campaign.md) - [Secure Firearm Campagins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-stories.md) - [Mental Health-Supporting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-photo.md) - [Shooting Target Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clockwerk-target-clocks.md) - [Americana Subculture-Themed Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet-proof.md) - [Firearm Policy Mapping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-gun-zones-map-tool.md)