Press Releases
Hawaiʻi’s Gun Deaths Are Rising, What You Need to Know
From 2014 to 2023 Gun Violence in Hawaiʻi Increased 84%, The Highest Increase of Any State in the United States HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi chapter…
Everytown Statement on Trump Signing Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON — Today, President Trump signed a reconciliation bill that includes a provision weakening the National Firearms Act by eliminating the $200 tax on purchasing or…
A Night of Music Shattered by Gunfire After Four People are Shot and Killed, 14 Shot and Wounded in River North, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
CHICAGO — The Illinois chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following…
Everytown Statement on Senate Passing Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON — Today, the Senate passed a reconciliation bill that included a provision weakening the National Firearms Act by eliminating the $200 tax on purchasing or…
Idaho Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond to Deadly Ambush in Coeur d’Alene
Gunman Shot and Killed Two Firemen and Critically Shot and Wounded Another While They Responded to Fire BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho chapters of Moms…
Senate Parliamentarian Rules that Language Removing Silencers, Short-Barreled Rifles and Shotguns from the National Firearms Act Violates Byrd Rule
Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Called on Lawmakers to Remove Dangerous Provisions from Bill WASHINGTON — Today, the Senate Parliamentarian ruled that language…
Everytown For Gun Safety Endorses Ghazala Hashmi for Lt. Governor and Jay Jones for Attorney General of Virginia
In April, Everytown for Gun Safety Endorsed Former Moms Demand Action Volunteer Abigail Spanberger for Governor WASHINGTON — Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund…
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee for Signing Assault Weapons Ban in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee Signed SB359 Surrounded by Gun Violence Survivors, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers PROVIDENCE — Today, Everytown for…
Michigan Senate Passes Critical Gun Violence Prevention Bills; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
LANSING, Mich. — Today, the Michigan chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued…
Republican Governor Greg Abbott Signs Budget Including $2 Million in Funding for Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Programs in the State
Announcement Comes Weeks After DOJ Slashes Federal Funding for CVI Groups AUSTIN, Tex.—The Texas chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part…
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Passage of Assault Weapons Ban in Rhode Island
Critical Legislation Passes on Last Day of Session, After Twelve Consecutive Years of Advocates Campaigning for Passage of Assault Weapons Ban The Policy was Sponsored…
Governor Josh Stein Vetoes Reckless Permitless Carry Bill After Republican Leadership Bulldozes Legislation Through Both Chambers
Veto Follows Republican Lawmakers Pushing Permitless Carry Despite Bipartisan Opposition and Broad Public Disapproval in the State RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina chapters of…
10 Years After the Mass Shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, Everytown, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action Honor Victims and Renew Call for Action
COLUMBIA, S.C.—Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots network, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements marking 10 years since the…
Two Lawmakers Shot at their Homes in Minnesota, Communities Sheltered in Place; Everytown, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond
Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman Were Shot by Gunman Impersonating a Police Officer ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota chapters of Moms…
ICYMI: Lawmakers Introduce Slate of Gun Safety Bills to Protect Ohio Families from Gun Violence
COLUMBUS, OH. — The Ohio chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, issued the…
Defying the Will of the People, Gun Lobby–Backed Lawmakers in North Carolina Ram Through Dangerous Permitless Carry Bill
Gun Safety Advocates United in Opposition as Lawmakers Pass SB 50—Despite 77% of North Carolinians Rejecting Permitless Carry; Bill Now Heads to Governor Stein’s…
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey Governor
NEW YORK – Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its endorsement of Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey governor. “As a Navy veteran,…
Déjà Veto: Governor Lombardo Kills All Gun Safety Bills—Again
For the Second Session in a Row, Lombardo Has Vetoed Legislature-Passed Measures to Prohibit Guns at and Around Polling Places, Prohibit Those Convicted of Hate…
ICYMI: Albany Chief of Police Brendan Cox Supports Legislation to Stop the Flood of DIY Machine Guns in New York
The Legislature is on its Final Week of Session as Lawmakers Debate Legislation to Stop the Sale of Easily Convertible Pistols into DIY Machine Guns …
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Rhode Island House for Passing Legislation to Ban Assault Weapons, Urge Senate to Follow Suit
Vote Comes Day Ahead of National Gun Violence Awareness Day, an Annual Event Dedicated to Honoring the Lives of People in the United States Affected…
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Mayors Against Illegal Guns Co-Chair Andy Schor for Re-Election
NEW YORK – Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its endorsement of Mayors Against Illegal Guns Co-Chair Mayor Andy Schor for…
California Assembly Passes Legislation Prohibiting California Firearms Dealers from Selling Pistols Easily Convertible to Automatic Fire Through the Use of a Glock Switch
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the…
After Republicans Prioritized Guns Over Safety, Gun Sense Champions Introduce Life-Saving Omnibus Package to Protect Wisconsin Families from Gun Violence
Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Create an Extreme Risk Protection Order Process, Require Background Checks on all Firearm Transfers, Improve their Secure Storage Law, and…
Nevada Senate Passes Legislation Protecting Democracy by Keeping Weapons Away From Polling Places, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Urge Governor Lombardo to Sign
CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued…