Press Releases
Newsweek: “What My Brother’s Gun-inflicted Suicide Taught Me.”
This month marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and the beginning of Latinx Heritage Month. Research shows that gun suicide is over one-third of gun…
NEW TV Ad: Terry for Virginia and Everytown Release New Ad Featuring Gun Violence Survivor Lisette Johnson
As Governor, Terry McAuliffe Passed A Toughest In the Nation Domestic Violence Law to Keep Virginians Safe Glenn Youngkin Has Pledged to Oppose…
While Coverage was Focused on the Newsom Recall Election, Here’s What Happened With Gun Safety Last Week.
With all eyes watching Governor Newsom win his recall election last week, gun safety wins flew under the radar — here’s what you need to…
D.C. Moms Demand Action Respond to Shooting Outside Convenience Store in Southeast D.C.
The Washington D.C. chapter of Moms Demand Action, a part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in response to…
Everytown to Supreme Court: NRA Affiliate’s Case Rests on Distorted Telling of History
Everytown Brief: NRA’s Historical Interpretation ‘Selective, Skewed, And Incorrect’; New York Law Constitutional Under an Originalist Approach NEW YORK…
Three States Have the Chance to Significantly Reduce Gun Suicide by Requiring Purchase Permits for Firearm Sales. Here’s What You Need to Know:
As Suicide Prevention Awareness Month continues, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Virginia have the opportunity to reduce gun suicide by requiring permit-to-purchase legislation — a policy…
Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to a Shooting at Heritage High School in Newport News, Va.
The Virginia chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of the Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following…
30-State Study On City Gun Violence Highlights Need for Strong ATF Action to Keep Guns Out of Illegal Market
Data from 226 cities across 30 states shows a relationship between the prevalence of illegal guns and firearm homicide, strengthening the case for action…
Gun Violence at Sporting Events is Leaving Kids and Parents Traumatized, Adding to the List of Places No Longer Safe
Kids across the country are returning to school and fall sports are kicking into gear, but so too are incidents of gun violence at…
Extremist Rallies Planned Sept. 18 in Washington, D.C., Across the Country. Here’s What You Need to Know.
As you plan coverage for the September 18 “Justice for J6” rally in Washington D.C., it’s important to note that experts continue to be…
Everytown Pledges To Spend Upwards Of $1.8 Million On 2021 Virginia Elections
This Weekend, Moms Demand Action Founder Shannon Watts Will Campaign Across Virginia With McAuliffe, Ayala, and Herring Gun Sense Majority Was Elected In…
Even during the recall election, California continues to see big wins in gun safety.
As gun violence continues to devastate California communities, lawmakers at all levels of government continue to prioritize gun violence prevention. Though California has strong…
As Students Return to School, Everytown, NEA, AFT Sound the Alarm: High Risks of Gun Violence in Schools Demand Urgent Action
Increased Access to Unsecured Firearms, New Stresses, and Exacerbated Underlying Causes of Gun Violence Create ‘Perfect Storm’ Everytown’s School Safety Report Includes…
Illinois Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Shooting in East St. Louis, Instance of Gunfire Involving Children in Champaign
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…
Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Six Virginia Volunteers Ahead Of November 2 Election
Since 2017, Hundreds of Moms Demand Action Volunteer Leaders Have Run for Elected Office and Dozens Have Won Seats, Including 43 Who Won…
Everytown Applauds White House Commitment to Preventing Gun Suicide
Gun Suicide Accounts for Nearly Two-Thirds of All Gun Deaths in the United States Resources for Journalists on Responsibly Covering Gun Suicide…
Aaron Donald, Three-Time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and Founder of AD99 Solutions Foundation, Teams Up with Everytown for Gun Safety’s Be SMART program on PSA to Encourage Secure Gun Storage Amid Increased Gun Violence
NEW YORK — Everytown for Gun Safety unveiled a new public service announcement featuring Aaron Donald, three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year…
Kansas Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Shooting in a Bar Wichita, Kansas
The Kansas chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement…
2 People Were Shot and Killed in an Assisted Living Community in Honolulu. Here’s how State Lawmakers Can Keep Others Safe from Gun Violence.
Details are still emerging about the nature of Tuesday’s shootings, but one thing is for certain: gun violence continues to…
In D.C., Law Enforcement Recovers Ghost Gun at Scene of Triple Homicide
On Saturday, at the scene of a shooting in northwest Washington, D.C. that killed three people and wounded three more, police …
Labor Day Weekend Was a Deadly Weekend for Gun Violence in Washington, D.C., and Highlights the Need for Community-Based Violence Intervention
Gun violence reached a fever pitch in Washington, D.C. over Labor Day Weekend, with several notable shootings. This is not a new phenomenon in…
Florida Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Horrific Mass Shooting in Lakeland, Fl.
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…
Texas Moms Demand Action Applauds H-E-B For Prohibiting Permitless Carry In Its Stores
Moms Demand Action Volunteers are Working With Businesses Across Texas to Post Signage Prohibiting Permitless Carry; Visit Tinyurl.com/TXSignage for Information AUSTIN, Texas…
Suggestions for Covering Labor Day Weekend Gun Violence in Context
With children going back to school and a holiday long weekend approaching, gun violence rates are rising nationally. Combined with lingering consequences of the…