Press Releases
Recent String of Horrific Shootings Highlight Deadly Intersection of Domestic Violence and Gun Violence, and Need for Action by Elected Officials
In the first few weeks of 2023, communities across the country have been horrified by multiple incidents of domestic and familicide shootings. Some of these…
ICYMI: Washington Moms Demand Action Volunteers Show Up and Testify on Behalf of Gun Violence Prevention Bills at the State Capitol.
Yesterday, Washington lawmakers held hearings on gun safety legislation in the State House and Senate. Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers testified in…
As the 2023 Legislative Session Begins Today in Hawaii, Lawmakers Have an Opportunity to Prioritize Common Sense Gun Safety Legislation
Today, lawmakers return to the State Capitol for the first day of the state legislative session in Hawaii. In recent years, the state has had…
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…
NRA-Backed Losing Candidate Arrested in Connection to Shooting at Lawmakers’ Homes; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — The New Mexico chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released…
Recent Incidents of Gun Violence Across Indiana, Including the Killing of Violence Interrupter, Youth Football Coach Richard Donnell Hamilton, Highlight Need for Gun Safety Measures Across the State and Danger of Indiana’s Unpopular Permitless Carry Legislation
Recent incidents of gun violence have highlighted the need for passing gun violence prevention laws in Indiana. These incidents include the killing of Richard Donnell…
As Gun Industry Trade Show Kicks Off, Students Demand Action Announces Comprehensive Demands for Firearms Industry Accountability and Reform
LAS VEGAS — Today, Students Demand Action, a grassroots network of Everytown for Gun Safety, launched a series of comprehensive demands of the firearms…
Florida Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting During Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration In Fort Pierce, Florida
The Florida chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in…
State Senator McClellan, More Than 250 Virginia Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, Alongside Founder Shannon Watts, Rallied In Richmond to Call for Action on Gun Safety During Annual Advocacy Day
Richmond, V.A. — Today, Virginia State Senator Jennifer McClellan, Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts, and Everytown for Gun Safety Senior Vice President of Movement…
Everytown Applauds Biden-Harris Administration’s Finalization of Stabilizing Arm Brace Rule
WASHINGTON – Today, Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements applauding the Department…
As Lawmakers Return to Lansing for Session, Common Sense Gun Safety Legislation Must Take Center Stage
Following an election where Michigan voters made it clear gun violence prevention is a top priority, lawmakers return to the State Capitol for the first…
As the 2023 Legislative Session Begins in Maryland, Lawmakers Have the Opportunity to Make Significant Gains in the Fight Against Gun Violence
As the Maryland legislature convenes for their 2023 legislative session today, lawmakers will once again have the opportunity to pass common sense gun safety measures.
Supreme Court Allows New York’s Gun Safety Law to Remain in Effect, Everytown Law Responds
NEW YORK – Everytown Law, the nation’s largest team of gun violence prevention litigators, released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s order…
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…
As the 2023 Legislative Session Opens in South Carolina, Lawmakers Have A Chance to Save Lives By Standing Up For Common Sense Gun Safety
As the South Carolina legislature convenes for their 2023 legislative session, lawmakers have the opportunity to stand up for gun safety. Permitless carry legislation loomed…
As the 2023 Legislative Session Begins in Delaware, Lawmakers Have Another Opportunity To Pass Permit To Purchase Legislation and Strengthen Gun Safety Laws
As the Delaware legislature convenes to open their 2023 legislative session today, lawmakers will once again have the opportunity to pass common sense gun safety…
As the 2023 Legislative Session Starts Today in Arizona, a New Opportunity to Prioritize Gun Safety Begins
This week, lawmakers returned to Phoenix to officially start the new legislative session. As the state welcomes a new administration and changing political climate, policymakers…
FRIDAY: State Senator McClellan, More Than 250 Virginia Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, Alongside Founder Shannon Watts, to Gather In Richmond to Call for Action on Gun Safety During Annual Advocacy Day
Gun safety advocates and champions to rally for lawmakers to strengthen secure storage laws, investment in community violence intervention programs and other life saving policies. …
Everytown, Giffords, Brady Applaud Illinois Senate for Passing Gun Safety Package, the Protect Illinois Communities Act
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Everytown for Gun Safety, Giffords, and Brady released statements applauding Illinois Senate lawmakers for passing the Protect Illinois Communities Act, a critical…
Moms Demand Action Celebrates 10 Years of Activism with Events Planned Across the Country Throughout 2023
As the Organization Moves Into the Next Decade of Advocacy and After 10 Years As a Full-Time Volunteer, Moms Demand Action Founder Shannon Watts To…
ICYMI: Last Summer’s Federal Gun Safety Bill Has Already Prevented At Least 27 Illegal Gun Sales
On Friday, new reporting by The Wall Street Journal revealed that the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the landmark federal gun safety legislation passed last…
As the 2023 Legislative Session Begins, Nebraska Lawmakers Should Again Reject Reckless Permitless Carry Legislation
The Nebraska chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement in…
Florida Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting Outside Miami Gardens Restaurant where 10 People were Shot and Wounded During Music Video Filming
The Florida chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in…
Students Demand Action Announces 2022-2023 National Advisory Board
National Advisory Board Helps Lead More than 550 Groups Across the Country Announcement Follows Year of Progress on Gun Safety at Local, State, and Federal…