Press Releases
Everytown Calls on Law Enforcement Agencies and Municipalities to Reject Lexipol Guidance for Use-of-Force Policies
USA Today: “This company’s permissive policies are behind high-profile police shootings of Black men in the US”Lexipol is a For-Profit Company…
This week in gun safety: California has major wins for gun safety at local and state level
As gun violence continues to devastate California communities, lawmakers at all levels of government need to prioritize gun violence prevention. Though California has strong gun…
Everytown Awards 50+ “Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate” Distinctions to New York Candidates
Over 50 Candidates for Mayor, City Council, County Legislator, County Executive, and District Attorney Receive Distinction Ahead of June 22 Primary Leading Candidates In NYC…
Everytown For Gun Safety Applauds Reintroduction of Disarm Hate Act to Prohibit People Convicted of Misdemeanor Hate Crimes From Possessing or Purchasing Guns
WASHINGTON – Everytown for Gun Safety today released the following statements applauding the reintroduction of the Disarm Hate Act — legislation introduced by Congressman David…
Everytown Statement on the Six-Year Mark of Charleston’s Mother Emanuel Church Shooting
6 Years Ago Today, a White Supremacist Killed 9 Black Worshippers While They Prayed in Charleston’s Mother Emanuel Church Loopholes in Our Existing Gun Laws,…
Illinois Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Passage of Legislation to Strengthen Illinois Background Check System
The Illinois chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statements after lawmakers concurred…
Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses New Jersey Gun Sense Champions Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver
TRENTON, N.J. – Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund today endorsed gun sense champions New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver for…
Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Virginia Gun Sense Champions For Election This November
RICHMOND, Va. – Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund today endorsed a statewide ticket of gun sense champions for election this November in Virginia who…
Governor Abbott Signs Permitless Carry Legislation; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Are Available for InterviewsAUSTIN, Texas — The Texas chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action,…
CNN: Gun violence is an epidemic, says Senator Luján
Yesterday, CNN published an op-ed penned by Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) and John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety, calling…
New White House’s Strategy On Combatting Domestic Terrorism Confirms Lax Gun Laws are a Driving Factor in Domestic Terrorism Threats
Strategy Acknowledges Proliferation of Guns Amongst These Groups and Lax Gun Laws as Driving Factors in Domestic TerrorismEverytown Support Fund January Report Shows…
Illinois Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Second Tragic Shooting in Four Days in the Chicago Area
The Illinois chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action released the following statement after a tragic shooting this morning in the Englewood…
Missouri Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Governor Parson Signing Dangerous Bill to Nullify Federal Gun Laws
The Missouri chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, the grassroots networks of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement after Missouri…
Everytown, Texas Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting in Downtown Austin
The Texas chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement after…
Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Moms Demand Action Volunteer Leaders in New York Ahead of June 22 Election
Since 2017, Hundreds of Moms Demand Action Volunteer Leaders Have Run for Elected Office and Dozens Have Won Seats, Including 43 Who Won in 2020…
Everytown, Florida Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting in Royal Palm Beach Publix
The Florida chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement on a…
Nine Teenagers Were Shot Over the Course of Several Days of Devastating Gun Violence. Here’s What You Need to Know About the Gun Violence Crisis in Missouri and Kansas.
This week, at least seven teenagers were shot and wounded and two teenagers were shot and killed in St. Louis, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas…
Everytown, Maine Moms Demand Action, Applaud the Maine House of Representatives on Passage of Child Access Prevention Bill
The Maine chapter of Moms Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement applauding the Maine State House of…
Illinois Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Shooting of Haven A. Bailey, a Trans Man, in Villa Park, Ill.
The Illinois chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement responding…
VICTORY FOR GUN SENSE: Colorado Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on End of Landmark Legislative Session for Gun Violence Prevention
Colorado Lawmakers Monday Night Sent the Governor the Final Bill in a Suite of Critical Gun Violence Prevention Bills Moms Demand Action and Students Demand…
Nevada Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Governor Sisolak for Signing Life-Saving Ghost Guns Legislation into Law
The Nevada chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement applauding Nevada Governor…
Everytown Applauds DOJ’s Publishing of Model Extreme Risk Legislation and Proposed Arm Brace Rule, Fulfilling Biden Pledges
Extreme Risk Laws, Also Known As Red Flag Laws, Have Overwhelming Support from the American People Publishing Of Model Legislation And Stabilizing Arm…
Everytown, Connecticut Moms Demand Action, Applaud Connecticut Senate on Passage of Bill to Strengthen the State’s Extreme Risk Law
The Connecticut chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both grassroots initiatives of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement applauding the…
Seventh Annual National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend Covers America in Orange
More Than 330 Events Took Place Throughout Wear Orange Weekend; Wear Orange 2021 Participants Included More Than 1,000 Partners, Influencers, Landmarks, and Elected Officials #WearOrange…