Press Releases
Another Weekend of Tragedy in Georgia: Permitless Carry Threatens to Worsen the State’s Gun Violence Crisis
Recent days saw yet another tragic string of gun violence in Georgia that left at least two people dead. On Friday night, a woman was…
More Preventable Tragedy in Louisiana: Here’s What You Need to Know About Unintentional Shootings by Children in the State
On Saturday, a toddler died after unintentionally shooting himself in the stomach at a hotel in Lafayette. Just days before that, a Baton Rouge…
Four Years After a Shooting at an Antioch Waffle House, Here’s What You Need to Know About Gun Violence in Tennessee
Tomorrow marks four years since a shooter opened fire at a Waffle House outside Nashville, killing four, wounding four others, and leaving an entire community…
Louisiana Lawmakers Advance Dangerous Gun Bills Despite Opposition from Local Leaders, Law Enforcement, and Community Members
The Louisiana chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement after…
Nebraska Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Celebrate Defeat of Permitless Carry as Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
Nebraska Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Joined Law Enforcement, Public Safety Advocates in Providing Staunch Opposition To Permitless Carry During Session Earlier…
Following Testimony by California Students Demand Action Volunteer and Gun Violence Survivor, Mia Tretta, California Assembly Public Safety Committee Advances Legislation to Regulate Ghost Guns
The California chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action released the following statement after the California Assembly Public Safety Committee voted to advance…
A Weekend of Tragedy in South Carolina; Here’s What You Need to Know About Gun Violence in the State
This past weekend saw yet another holiday season stained by tragedy as two shootings rang out across South Carolina within a two-day span. On Saturday,…
Pennsylvania Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, Penn. – The Pennsylvania chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the…
Pennsylvania Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting of Miia Love Parker, a 25-year-old Black Transgender Woman, in Chester
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 in…
Michigan Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Condemn the Fatal Police Shooting of Patrick Lyoya in Grand Rapids
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 after…
Brooklyn Subway Shooting Highlights Dangers of Adverse Ruling in Supreme Court Case
On Tuesday, at least ten people were shot and wounded in a subway station in Brooklyn – the worst shooting in the…
Everytown Taps New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s Communications Director to Lead Public Affairs Division
Mahen Gunaratna To Bring His State Government, Electoral, and Capitol Hill Experience to Nation’s Largest Gun Safety Organization NEW YORK — Everytown for Gun Safety…
Louisiana Lawmakers Renew Push to Pass Dangerous Permitless Carry Legislation Despite Opposition From Law Enforcement, Faith Leaders, and Local Leaders
Today, the Louisiana House Administration of Criminal Justice Committee voted to advance HB37, dangerous permitless carry legislation to remove the state’s permitting requirement for carrying…
“Shameful”: Governor Kemp Signs Dangerous Permitless Carry Bill Over Objections from Law Enforcement, Public Safety Experts, and Georgia Voters
The Georgia chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action released the following statement ahead of the signing of SB319, permitless carry legislation to…
New York Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting at Brooklyn Subway Station
The New York chapters of Moms Demand Action and Student Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement…
Mayors Against Illegal Guns Co-Chairs Statement on Finalization of Ghost Gun Rule to Keep Unserialized, Untraceable Guns Out of Communities, Nomination of ATF Director
Joint Statement From Ten Co-Chairs Applauds Lifesaving Action on Growing Threat, Nomination of Crucial Role to Enforce Gun Laws NEW YORK — Today, the ten…
Nebraska Lawmakers Reject Permitless Carry Following Significant Opposition from Law Enforcement, Moms Demand Action Volunteers, Public Safety Advocates
The Nebraska chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement after…
Illinois Senate Passes Bill to Address Ghost Guns to Governor Pritzker’s Desk – Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Commitment to Gun Safety
The Illinois chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement after…
Everytown Applauds Biden-Harris Administration’s Finalization of Ghost Guns Rule, Nomination of New ATF Director
Everytown Has Led the Charge Against Ghost Guns Since 2019, Petitioning ATF to Address Growing Threat and Then Suing Agency Over Inaction, Filing Multiple Lawsuits…
New York Lawmakers Approve State Budget with Over $200 Million Investment in Gun Violence Prevention; New York Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud
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…
Minneapolis’ New No Knock Warrant Policy Goes Into Effect Today. Here’s What You Need to Know:
Today, a new policy that prohibits the application for and execution of all no-knock search warrants by the Minneapolis Police Department…
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Bill Prohibiting Ghost Guns Will Become Law Following Tireless Advocacy by Maryland Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Volunteers
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 in…
Georgia Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting of Kathryn “Katie” Newhouse, a 19-year-old Asian-American Transgender Woman, in Canton
The Georgia chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in…
Everytown Announces Ad Buy Urging ATF to Finalize the Ghost Gun Rule
WASHINGTON — Today, Everytown for Gun Safety announced a new digital ad buy that will urge the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)…