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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Governor Holcomb Signs Permitless Carry Bill Into Law Over Law Enforcement Objections, Ignoring Widespread Opposition from Public Safety Advocates
Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Volunteers, Law Enforcement, Public Safety Advocates, Local Leaders all Spoke Out and Called on Governor Holcomb to Veto…
Win for Gun Violence Victims and Survivors: Governor Holcomb Signs Bill to Expand Access to Funds for Victims of Gun Violence – Indiana Moms Demand Action Applauds
The Indiana chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement…
Another Weekend Marked by Gun Violence in the South Underscores the Need for Common Sense Gun Safety Laws
This weekend was marked by a slate of tragic shootings across the Southern region. On Friday, bystanders were caught in the crossfire of a…