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VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Vermont Governor Phil Scott Signs Life-Saving Gun Safety Bill; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud  

S.4 Will Help Keep Firearms Out of the Hands of Dangerous People, Including Stalkers and Domestic Abusers, Establish a Grant Fund for Community Violence Intervention Programs, Prohibit Straw Purchasing and Defacing Firearm Serial Numbers, and Facilitate Compliance with New Enhanced Federal Background Check Requirements for People Under the Age of 21    The Vermont chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement applauding  Vermont Governor Phil Scott signing  S.4 into law, an important gun safety bill that will prohibit people from getting access to firearms…

Washington, DC Moms Demand Action Respond to the Passing of Linda Harllee Harper, the Director of Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement and the Office of Gun Violence Prevention

The Washington, DC chapter of Moms Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in response to the death of Linda Harllee Harper, the Director for the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement and the Office of Gun Violence Prevention in Washington, DC. In 2021, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser appointed her as the first director of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, a new agency charged with coordinating the city’s efforts to reduce violence. Earlier this year, Mayor Bowser also appointed her to be the Director of the city’s Office of Neighborhood Safety…

Rhode Island Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond After Two People Were Shot and Killed and One Teenage Girl Was Shot and Wounded In Johnston, Rhode Island

The Rhode Island chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in response to a shooting in which two adults were shot and killed and a teenage girl was shot and wounded in Johnston, Rhode Island. The shooter was fatally shot by police and the investigation is ongoing.  “Our thoughts are with the families of those impacted by this tragic act of gun violence and the entire Johnston community after this deadly and traumatic incident,” said Pamela Schlomann, a volunteer with the Rhode Island chapter…

One Year Since the Mass Shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statements

WASHINGTON — Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements today ahead of Wednesday’s one year mark of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, during which 19 children and two educators were shot and killed and 17 others were shot and wounded. “Our family and our community remember all of the children and teachers whose lives were needlessly taken at Robb Elementary — and the families who will forever have an empty seat at their dinner table, said Christina Zamora, whose 10-year old daughter Mayah…

Following Advocacy by Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, Pennsylvania House Passes Life-Saving Red Flag Law and Strengthens Background Checks

The House Failed To Pass Legislation that Would Require A Person to Report a Lost or Stolen Firearm and a Bill Requiring Secure Storage of Firearms Is Pending A Vote Harrisburg, Penn— The Pennsylvania chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement applauding the Pennsylvania House for taking an important step forward on gun safety by passing HB 1018 — which establishes an Extreme Risk law sometimes known as “Red Flag” law; and HB 714 — which expands background checks. Unfortunately, the House failed…

Gov. McKee, Lt. Gov. Matos, Lawmakers, Moms Demand Action’s Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Call for Action on Gun Safety, Celebrate 10 Years of Life-Saving Work

Gun Safety Advocates Rallied in Support of Legislation to Prohibit Assault Weapons, Require Secure Storage of Firearms, and Promote Education About Suicide Prevention PROVIDENCE, R.I.— Today, Rhode Island Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, alongside elected officials,  survivors of gun violence, and community partners, gathered for their annual advocacy day in Providence to meet with lawmakers and advocate for gun safety legislation to be passed during this legislative session. The rally featured remarks by Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, Secretary of State Gregg Amore, General Treasurer…

New York Senate Passes Legislation That Will Support Survivors and Families of Violence; Everytown, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action Applaud

New York — Today, the New York chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement applauding the New York Senate for passing S214A —  legislation to help victims and survivors of crime and their families to receive the economic support they need by expanding eligibility and removing administrative obstacles that can make it challenging to receive support.  “Gun violence has severe economic consequences and continues to disproportionately impact communities of color — these communities should not have to endure additional challenges because New York’s victim…

Two People Shot and Killed Outside Hotel Parking Lot In Parole, Maryland; Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond

The Maryland chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in response to a shooting this afternoon outside a Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Parole, Maryland in which a man shot and killed a man and a woman before shooting himself. Although the investigation is ongoing, police believe this to be a targeted shooting.  “It is sickening to know that nowhere is safe from senseless acts of gun violence — we must stop treating conflicts with bullets,” said Melissa Ladd, a volunteer with the Maryland…

New York Lawmakers Make Historic Investment in Public Safety Measures To Fight Gun Violence; Everytown, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action Applaud

New York State Government Will Invest More Than $300 Million in Public Safety Measures to Combat the Gun Violence Epidemic, Including Over $100 Million Will Be Allocated To Community Violence Intervention Programs New York — Today, the New York chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statements applauding New York State Government’s adopted budget, which makes historic investments in public safety measures to combat the gun violence epidemic. Lawmakers have committed to invest historic funding in public safety measures to combat the gun violence epidemic, including…

New Hampshire Senator Debra Altschiller, Representative Amy Bradley, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, Gun Violence Survivors, Community Partners, Call for Action on Gun Safety and Celebrate 10 Years of Life-Saving Work During Annual Advocacy Day

Gun Safety Advocates and Champions Rallied At the New Hampshire Statehouse and Spoke With Lawmakers to Advocate for  Life-Saving Gun Safety Legislation To Be Passed Next Legislative Session CONCORD, N.H.  — Today, New Hampshire Moms Demand Action volunteers and Students Demand Action volunteers, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, alongside gun violence survivors, and community partners gathered for their annual advocacy day at the statehouse to meet with lawmakers and advocate for gun safety measures to be passed in the next legislative session. New Hampshire has some of the weakest gun laws in the country and failed…

Following Advocacy From Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, Delaware Senate Passes Bill Requiring Permit to Purchase Handguns 

Last Week Gun Safety Advocates and Champions Rallied for Annual Advocacy Day and Testified in the Senate Judiciary Committee for Lawmakers to pass SB2, a Life-Saving Bill that Would Require a Permit to Purchase a Handgun DOVER, Del. — Today, Delaware Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement applauding the Delaware Senate for passing life-saving legislation that will require a permit to purchase a handgun. The bill will go to the House before going to Governor John Carney’s desk. Last week Moms Demand Action volunteers gathered…

Vermont Senate Votes to Pass Gun Suicide Prevention Bill; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud 

H.230 Will Require Secure Storage of Firearms, Expand Eligible Petitioners for Extreme Risk Protection Orders and Create a 72-Hour Waiting Period for Firearm Transfers MONTPELIER, Vt. —The Vermont chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement applauding the Vermont Senate for voting to pass H.230, legislation previously passed by the House that will prevent unauthorized access to guns by children and address Vermont’s gun suicide epidemic by reducing access to lethal means for people in crisis. The bill will return to the House to…

AG Kathy Jennings, Sen. Elizabeth Lockman, Rep. Cyndie Romer, Over 100 Delaware Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, Everytown Call for Action on Gun Safety, Celebrate 10 Years of Life-Saving Work During Annual Advocacy Day

Gun Safety Advocates and Champions Rallied for Lawmakers to Require Permits to Purchase Handguns and Increase Police Transparency by Reforming Delaware’s Law-Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights  Moms Demand Action Volunteers Testified in the Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on SB2,  a Life-Saving Bill that Would Require a Permit to Purchase a Handgun  DOVER, Del. — Today, Delaware Moms Demand Action volunteers part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, alongside survivors of gun violence, and community partners gathered for their annual advocacy day to meet with lawmakers and advocate for gun safety measures to be passed during this legislative session…

VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: On Annual Advocacy Day and Following Tireless Advocacy From Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, Michigan House Passes Extreme Risk Law 

Vote Comes as Hundreds of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Gather in Lansing for Annual Advocacy Day, and Just Two Hours After Governor Whitmer Signed Historic Bills to Require Background Checks on All Unlicensed Gun Sales and the Secure Storage of Firearms LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement today after the Michigan House lawmakers voted to pass legislation that would create an Extreme Risk law and allow for the temporary removal of firearms from people who…

Maryland Moms Demand Action Applauds General Assembly for Adjourning the 2023 Legislative Session Passing Bills to Strengthen Firearm Licensing Laws and Establish Sensitive Locations Where Gun Don’t Belong and “Jaelynns Law” to Strengthen Firearm Secure Storage Requirements 

Following hours of testifying and digital campaign efforts by Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers, Maryland joins New York and New Jersey to address dangers created by the Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen  Jaelynn’s Law is Named after Jaelynn Willey Who was Shot and Killed in 2018 at Greater Mills High School by a Shooter who Used their Parents Gun  The Maryland chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement applauding  the Maryland General…

VIDEO: Nashville Mayor John Cooper, Former U.S. Congresswoman Val Demings, Everytown, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Call on Tennessee Lawmakers to Pass Extreme Risk Law to Prevent Future School Shootings 

Tennessee Gov. Lee and Lt. Gov Have Said They Would Support a Policy to Keep Guns out of the Hands of Those in Crisis Recording of Press Call is Available HERE.  NEW YORK – Today Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action held a virtual press conference with John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety, Nashville Mayor John Cooper, Former U.S. Congresswoman and Orlando Chief of Police Val Demings, Angela Ferrell-Zabala, senior vice president for movement building with Everytown, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action leaders, Sari Kaufman, who survived the mass school shooting at…

Vermont House Votes to Pass Life-Saving Gun Suicide Prevention Bill; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud

H.230 Will Require Secure Storage of Firearms, Expand Eligible Petitioners for Extreme Risk Protection Orders and Create a 72-Hour Waiting Period for Firearm Transfers  The Vermont chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement applauding  the Vermont House of Representatives for voting to pass H.230, legislation that will prevent unauthorized access to guns by children and address Vermont’s gun suicide epidemic by reducing access to lethal means for people in crisis.  “Our communities are too familiar with the grief of one of our friends,…

More Than 1,000 Students and Educators, Led By Denver East High School Students Demand Action, Walkout and Rally Alongside Moms Demand Action Volunteers to Call for Action on Gun Safety

Day of Action Comes Days After Death of Denver East High School Student, Luis Gonzales Colorado Lawmakers are Considering Historic Package of Life-Saving Gun Legislation this Session Today, Colorado Students Demand Action and Moms Demand Action, both parts of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, led a day of mobilization in Denver to urge lawmakers to take immediate action on gun safety. Early this morning, the Denver East High School chapter of Students Demand Action led more than  1,000 Colorado students and educators in a walkout to call for immediate action on gun safety. This school year alone, the…

Following Advocacy from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, Colorado Lawmakers Introduce Critical Gun Safety Package

Volunteers With the Colorado Chapter of Moms Demand Action and Gun Violence Survivors Stood with Colorado Lawmakers As They Introduced Four Gun Safety Bills Today DENVER, Colo. – Today, the Colorado chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statements applauding Colorado lawmakers for introducing a gun violence prevention legislative package. The package introduction comes following the 2022 year that saw at least 26 mass shootings across the country, including two in Colorado – one in Aurora in October, and another in Colorado Springs in…

Gun Sense Lawmakers, Gun Violence Survivors, Shannon Watts, and Over 200 Minnesota Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Call for Action on Gun Safety During Annual Advocacy Day, and Celebrate 10 Years of Life-Saving Work in St. Paul

St. Paul, Min. — Today, Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz, St. Paul Mayor Carter, State Senators Erin Maye Quade and Liz Boldon, Minnesota House Majority Leader Jamie Long, State Representatives Cedrick Frazier and Kaohly Vang Her, and over 200 Minneapolis Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers, alongside Moms Demand Action founder, Shannon Watts, and Everytown for Gun Safety Senior Vice President of Movement Building, Angela Ferrell-Zabala, called for action on gun safety during their annual Advocacy Day in St. Paul. This year’s Advocacy Day coincides with the celebration of 10 years of Moms Demand Action’s life-saving work to…

VIDEO: Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action to Double Down on Gun Safety in Statehouses in 2023 Following Electoral Victories for Gun Sense Candidates

Watch a recording of today’s press call HERE. NEW YORK – Today, Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action held a press call with Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action, Minnesota Representative Dave Pinto, Illinois State Representative Maura Hirschauer, and Monisha Henley, Managing Director, State Government Affairs at Everytown for Gun Safety as 2023 state legislative sessions begin in states across the country following a resounding demand for gun safety by voters who elected gun sense champions – including former Moms Demand Action volunteers – up and down the ballot.  “Our volunteers are demanding a seat…

VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Following the Relentless Advocacy of Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Volunteers, Illinois Governor J.B Pritzker Signs Historic Gun Violence Prevention Package, the Protect Illinois Communities Act

Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Sent Over 10,000 Messaging, including by Email and Phone to Lawmakers, Testified at all Legislative Hearings, Traveled Hours to Urge Lawmakers to Pass Critical Legislation SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statements applauding Illinois Governor J.B Pritzker for signing into law the Protect Illinois Communities Act, a critical gun violence prevention legislative package.  “This lifesaving package will go a long way toward getting assault weapons and high-capacity magazines off the streets, keeping…

VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: With Votes Still Being Counted, Sixteen Moms Demand Action Volunteers Have Won Elections in Illinois So Far this Cycle

More than One Hundred Twenty-Five Newly Elected Volunteers Join Growing Ranks of Moms Demand Action Volunteers Elected to Office Since Its Founding in 2012, Part of 275+ Volunteers who Ran for Office This Cycle Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Made Over Six Million Voter Contacts to Support Gun Sense Candidates Across the Country SPRINGFIELD – So far, sixteen Illinois Moms Demand Action volunteers running for office up and down the ballot won in this week’s elections, highlighting the political power of Moms Demand Action volunteers as candidates for office themselves. These include Nabeela Syed, a Muslim, Indian…

VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Nine Moms Demand Action Volunteers Won Elections in Michigan, Flipping Statehouse to a Gun Sense Majority

First Gun Sense Lawmaking Trifecta in Decades Opens Door for Significant Action on Gun Safety Legislation  More than One Hundred Twenty-Five Newly Elected Volunteers Join Growing Ranks of Moms Demand Action Volunteers Elected to Office Since Its Founding in 2012, Part of 275+ Volunteers who Ran for Office This Cycle LANSING – Nine Michigan Moms Demand Action volunteers running for office up and down the ballot won in this week’s elections, highlighting the political power of Moms Demand Action volunteers as candidates for office themselves. These victories include the re-elections of former Moms Demand Action volunteers including Representative Brenda Carter…