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Dangerous Gun Bills Rejected By South Dakota Lawmakers; Moms Demand Action Volunteers and Law Enforcement Officials Testified in Opposition of Bills
The Everytown chapters of Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action released the following statement applauding the rejection of three dangerous gun bills in the South Dakota legislature. Today, House Bill 1131, a bill that would prohibit the implementation of…
Gun Sense Lawmakers, Gun Violence Survivors, and Over 100 Kansas Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Call for Action on Gun Safety During Annual Advocacy Day, Celebrate 10 Years of Life-Saving Work in Topeka
Moms 10-Year Anniversary, News & Press, States February 10, 2023Kansas Lawmakers Advance Ineffective NRA “Eddie Eagle” Educational Programming, Despite broad Spectrum Opposition from Educational Professionals and Associations
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 after Kansas lawmakers advanced Senate Bill 116, a bill to require children enrolled in firearm…
January 26, 2023
At State of State Address Michigan Governor Makes One Thing Clear: Comprehensive Gun Violence Prevention is a Priority
On Wednesday evening, during her State of the State address, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer made it clear gun violence prevention legislation is a priority during the Michigan 2023 legislative session. The governor called for critical gun safety laws such as…
January 23, 2023
Iowa Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting at a Des Moines Educational Center
The Iowa chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in response to a shooting at an educational center in Des Moines, Iowa. The shooting happened at…
January 20, 2023
Everytown, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action Applaud Minnesota House Lawmakers For Introducing Common-Sense Legislation to Require Reporting of Lost and Stolen Firearms
The Minnesota chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statements today applauding Minnesota lawmakers for introducing House File 601 (Her), critical gun safety legislation to require gun owners…
January 19, 2023
Minnesota House Lawmakers Introduce Critical Firearm Secure Storage Legislation. What to Know About the Life-Saving Benefits of Secure Storage:
On Tuesday, Minnesota House lawmakers introduced House File 396 (Becker-Finn) a bill strengthening requirements for safe storage of firearms and ammunition. Guns are the leading cause of death among kids and teens in Minnesota, and requiring safe storage is…
January 18, 2023
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 incidents include: In Enoch City, Utah on January 3, a man reportedly fatally shot…
January 17, 2023
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 Hamilton, a 43-year-old father who dedicated his life to steering children out of the path…
January 12, 2023
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 day of the state legislative session in Michigan with a gun sense majority in the…
