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As Missouri Communities Continue to Experience Devastating Incidents of Gun Violence, Lawmakers Prioritize Advancing Bills to Gut Gun Safety Measures
Since the start of Missouri’s legislative session, lawmakers have prioritized legislation that would strip away the state’s few remaining gun safety protections even as the…
Another Weekend Marred by Gun Violence. Meanwhile, Some State Legislatures Continue to Weaken Gun Laws.
The weekend marked yet another deadly weekend in the U.S. as gun violence killed and wounded dozens of people across the country. In…
Everytown Victory Fund Announces Seven-Figure Effort to Re-Elect Rep. Lucy McBath
New Direct Mail, Radio, and Digital Ads Launching This Week As Part of Seven-Figure Effort Rep. McBath, a Former Everytown Staff Member, Moms Demand Action…
After Sacramento Mass Shooting, Legislation to Curb Gun Violence Ready to Move Through Legislature.
Over the weekend, a shooting in Sacramento left at least six people dead and at least 12 more wounded. Authorities reported…
12 Year-Old Middle School Student Shot and Killed in Greenville; South Carolina Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
The South Carolina chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action issued the following statement in response to a shooting on Thursday at…
Alabama Senate Passes Dangerous Nullification Bill, Threatening to Tie the Hands of Law Enforcement and Local Authorities
Yesterday, the Alabama Senate voted to pass SB2, dangerous legislation to prevent state funding and state and local officials from assisting with the enforcement of…
Victory for Gun Safety: Following Advocacy from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, Idaho Legislature Adjourns Without Passing Any Dangerous Gun Lobby Priorities
The Idaho chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement after the Idaho…
This Session, Lawmakers Have Chance to Save Lives with a Bipartisan Bill to Protect Children From Gun Violence. Here’s What You Need to Know.
This week, the Alaska House State Affairs Committee held a hearing on HB 203, bipartisan legislation which would require that gun owners securely store their…
Oregon Public Broadcasting: Oregon Suicide Rates Dropped in 2020, Advocates Say Prevention Programs Helped
Oregon Public Broadcasting published an article analyzing the state’s decline in suicide rates, giving credit to violence prevention programs for the encouraging trend. In…
Governor Polis Signs Bill to Prohibit Open Carry of Firearms At Polling Places following Advocacy by Colorado Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action
Bill Signing Comes After Significant Advocacy from Colorado Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Volunteers During Legislative Process The Colorado chapters of Moms Demand Action…
Georgia Lawmakers Pass Dangerous Permitless Carry Legislation; Georgia Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
The Georgia chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement after…
Rhode Island Gun Violence Prevention Partners Applaud Lawmakers on Crucial Gun Safety Legislation Ahead of Legislative Hearing
The Introduction of These Bills, Including Legislation to Prohibit High Capacity Magazines, Comes After Terrible Instances of Gun Violence That Have Punctuated the Need…
Following Advocacy by Maryland Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, Maryland House of Delegates Sends Ghost Guns Bill To Governor Hogan’s Desk
Action on This Significant Legislation Comes Following the Ghost Gun Shooting at Magruder High School, and Larger Trend of Gun Violence Across the Country…
South Dakota Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Celebrates Defeat of Multiple Dangerous Gun Bills as Legislature Adjourns
South Dakota Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Joined Law Enforcement, Public Safety Advocates in Testifying Against Bills to Weaken Gun Laws During…
President Biden’s Budget Proposal Includes Historic Investment in Combating City Gun Violence
Today, President Joe Biden announced his proposed budget for FY2023 with a specific focus on addressing city gun violence by calling for a historic $500…
Mobile County Sheriff Sam Cochran: Gun Seizures and Arrests Following Last’s Week’s Vigil Shooting Would Not Have Been Possible Under Permitless Carry
After shots rang out at a vigil for gun violence victims in Mobile last week, four arrests were made and several guns were confiscated,…
Victory for Gun Safety: Governor Scott Signs Comprehensive Gun Safety Bill Into Law Following Swift Passage by the Legislature
The Vermont chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement after…
Hennepin County Allocates 5 Million Dollars in Federal American Rescue Plan Funds for Gun Violence Prevention Following Testimony from Minnesota Moms Demand Action Volunteers
The Minnesota chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement after…
‘Shameful’: Despite Opposition, Governor Cox Signs Bill to Strip Local Control on Gun Safety
The Utah chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action issued the following statement after Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed SB 115, an extreme…
After Testimony from Moms Demand Action Volunteers, Minnesota Lawmakers Advance Bill to Support Community Violence Intervention
The Minnesota chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement after…
Moms Demand Action Volunteers, Gun Violence Survivors Stand With Governor Jay Inslee As He Signs Three Gun Safety Bills Into Law
Today, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed three gun safety bills into law — HB 1705, legislation prohibiting ghost guns; HB 1630, legislation prohibiting firearms in…
Former Oklahoma City Mayor and Chairman of the Board for Oklahoma State Fair Ron Norick: “Events like Oklahoma State Fair deserve control over open carry policies”
On Saturday, The Oklahoman published an opinion piece by Ron Norick, former mayor of Oklahoma City and Chairman of the Board for the Oklahoma…
Kansas Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Prohibit Ghost Guns After Shooting at Olathe East High School – Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Swift Commitment to Gun Safety
The Bill Introduction Comes After Reports Showing that the Firearm Used in the Recent Shooting at Olathe East High School which Left Three Wounded Involved…
Senate Passes Bill to Prohibit Open Carry of Firearms At Polling Places to Governor Polis’ Desk After Testimony, Advocacy by Colorado Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Volunteers
The Colorado chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement after…