Press Releases
Louisiana Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Shooting by Lafayette Police
The Louisiana chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement today…
Corrupt and Desperate NRA Launches “False” and “Simply Untrue” Ads While the Group is “Basically On Life Support”
New NRA Ads, Which are Running in MI, NC, PA and WI, Have Already Been Slammed for Being False and Misleading…
Gun Safety Took Center Stage at DNC. Will Republicans Embrace Politically Toxic NRA at RNC?
Gun safety and its role in the 2020 election took center stage at the Democratic National Convention throughout the week. Gun violence prevention advocates, including…
Ohio Moms Demand Action Statement on Increased Gun Violence and Gov. DeWine’s Call to Pass SB 221
The Ohio chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, today released the following statement…
ICYMI: Gun Safety Takes Center Stage at the DNC
Gun safety and its role in the 2020 election took center stage at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday. Gun violence prevention advocates, including Moms…
Unintentional Shooting in New Sharon a Stark Reminder of Toll of Gun Violence on Children and Importance of Secure Gun Storage
Yesterday, a 16-year-old unintentionally shot and killed himself using a gun that was “unloaded and kept in a family member’s closet along with a second…
New ACLU Report Shows Several States See Rise in Police Shootings in 2020
Yesterday, a new report was released by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) about shootings by police during the coronavirus pandemic. The report…
Four Police Accountability Bills California Lawmakers Should Prioritize Before the End of Session
The California legislature is set to gavel out on Aug. 31. By then, California lawmakers should consider passing four critical police accountability bills that would…
Florida Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on New Footage from Police Shooting of Salaythis Melvin
The Florida chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statements today…
NYT: NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre’s Former Chief of Staff Turns on Him, Writes Tell-All Book About “Corruption, Greed and Paranoia” at the NRA
The NYT Further Reports that “Experts… See Mr. LaPierre’s Removal As All But a Foregone Conclusion” Due to This Month’s…
Everytown to Spend $10 Million to Elect Gun Sense Candidates to State Legislatures
NEW YORK — Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund and Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund (“Everytown”) released the following memo…
Police Reform Bills Will be Heard in Virginia’s Special Session. Here’s What to Know.
Today, Virginia lawmakers will return to Richmond for the first day of a special session dedicated to police reform. The session comes as a result…
New TV And Digital Ads: Everytown Victory Fund Launches $5.4 Million TV and Digital Ad Buy Against Sens. Tillis And Ernst
Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund Unveiling New Ads Slamming Senator Thom Tillis and Senator Joni Ernst for Being Backed by Special Interests like the…
Gun Safety to be Featured During the Democratic National Convention
Former Vice President Biden and Senator Harris Represent the Strongest Gun Safety Ticket in HistoryEverytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and Moms Demand…
Tragic Shooting of 11-year-old Anisa Scott in Madison is a Stark Reminder of Toll of Gun Violence on Children
Anisa Scott, an 11-year-old girl who was shot in the head earlier this week in Madison, was taken off life support Thursday morning,…
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses 13 Candidates for Arizona State House and Senate
Candidates Endorsed Today are Proven Gun Sense Champions Who Will Fight for Common-Sense Gun Safety Measures in Arizona NEW YORK – Today, Everytown for Gun…
Students Demand Action Leader, Gun Violence Survivor Uses Experience to Start Summer Youth Programs in South Central LA, Nashville
Today, a piece published by The Trace profiles Marco Vargas, a Students Demand Action leader, gun violence survivor, and founder of the Summer…
Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses 23 Candidates for North Carolina State House and Senate
Candidates Endorsed Today are Proven Gun Sense Champions Who Will Fight for Common-Sense Gun Safety Measures in North Carolina NEW YORK – Today, Everytown for…
Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses 21 Candidates for Pennsylvania State House and Senate
Candidates Endorsed Today are Proven Gun Sense Champions Who Will Fight for Common-Sense Gun Safety Measures in Pennsylvania NEW YORK – Today, Everytown for Gun…
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses 17 Candidates for Iowa State House and Senate
Candidates Endorsed Today are Proven Gun Sense Champions Who Will Fight for Common-Sense Gun Safety Measures in Iowa NEW YORK – Today, Everytown for Gun…
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses 26 Candidates for Minnesota State House and Senate
Candidates Endorsed Today are Proven Gun Sense Champions Who Will Fight for Common-Sense Gun Safety Measures in Minnesota NEW YORK – Today, Everytown for Gun…
Shooting at Denver Park is Tragic Reminder of Toll of Gun Violence on Children
Sunday’s shooting at a Denver park that wounded nine people, including six children, is a tragic reminder that gun violence continues to be the leading…
Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Selection of Senator Kamala Harris as Vice President Joe Biden’s Running Mate to Form the Strongest Presidential Gun Safety Ticket in History
Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris’ Strength On Gun Safety Illustrates How Gun Politics Has Changed Senator Kamala Harris Recently…
Arkansas Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Shooting at Southern Arkansas University
The Arkansas chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement today…