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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 Against Ghost Guns Sellers, Testifying Before A U.S. Senate Panel and Pushing for State Legislation;…
April 9, 2022
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 applauding the New York legislature for approving a new state budget, including more than $200…
April 8, 2022
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 will take effect. While local actions to restrict no-knock warrants can help address the clear…
April 8, 2022
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 response to Governor Larry Hogan’s announcement that he will allow SB…
April 8, 2022
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 response to the death of Kathryn “Katie” Newhouse, transgender Asian-American woman, who was shot…
April 7, 2022
Led By Former Moms Demand Action Volunteer, Rep. Hirschauer, Illinois Senate Sends Secure Firearm Storage Bill to Governor Pritzker’s Desk
Illinois 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 the Illinois Senate…
April 6, 2022
Pennsylvania Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Unintentional Shooting of a 4-Year-Old Girl Outside Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of the Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in response to reports of a 2-year-old boy unintentionally shooting and…
April 5, 2022
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 state continues to experience a gun violence crisis. In just the past month alone, Missourians…
April 5, 2022
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 Sacramento, six people were killed and at least 12 were wounded as shots…
April 4, 2022
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 an attack on early Sunday morning on a street in downtown Sacramento. The shooting is…
