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EVERYTOWN, MOMS DEMAND ACTION, STUDENTS DEMAND ACTION STATEMENTS ON MASS SHOOTINGS IN LEWISTON, MAINE
LEWISTON, ME — Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements in response to the multiple mass shootings reported in Lewiston, Maine. According to early reports, at least…
October 20, 2023
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Raids New Mexico Gun Shop Amidst Illegal Sales
Following a Weekend of Gun Violence in Las Cruces, Federal Agents Raid, Effectively Closing Down, Shooter’s Den Gun Store for Illegal Gun Sales Albuquerque, N.M. – Earlier this week, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) raided…
October 20, 2023
Maryland Judge Shot and Killed in Driveway, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond
HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Maryland chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statement after Washington County judge, Andrew Wilkinson, was found shot and killed in his…
October 18, 2023
Following Advocacy by Massachusetts Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, House Lawmakers Pass Bill to Strengthen Gun Safety Laws
BOSTON — The Massachusetts chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statement commending House lawmakers for passing H.4135, An Act Modernizing Firearm Laws. This comprehensive gun…
October 18, 2023
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Following Advocacy by Moms Demand Action and Student Demand Action Volunteers, New York Governor Kathy Hochul Signs Bill to Provide Medicaid Reimbursement for Programs Working to Break Cycles of Violence
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement applauding New York Governor Kathy Hochul for signing S580/A2893. The measure ensures…
October 9, 2023
Shootings Across Pennsylvania Underscore Need for Urgent Action on Gun Violence
The start of October has been marred by yet another deadly week as gun violence killed and wounded many across Pennsylvania. Gun violence continues to be the leading cause of death for children, teenagers, and college-aged people in the country. …
September 27, 2023
NEW POLL: There is Overwhelming Bipartisan Support for Stronger Gun Safety Laws in Massachusetts
84% of Respondents, including 78% of Gun Owners, Supported Prohibiting the Sale And Possession of Ghost Guns and 84% Supported Increased Training Requirements for Those Seeking to Obtain a License to Carry 68% of Respondents – Including a Majority From…
September 15, 2023
Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Celebrate Historic Legislative Session in California and Urge Governor Gavin Newsom to Sign Gun Safety Measures Into Law
Since the Start of Session, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers have Rallied, Testified, and Sent over 20,000 Emails and Made Over 2,000 Calls Urging Lawmakers to Pass Gun Violence Prevention Legislation SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Moms Demand…
September 11, 2023
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Following Tireless Advocacy by Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, California Legislature Passes Measure to Strengthen Concealed Carry Laws
Since the Introduction of SB 2, Moms Demand Action and Student Demand Action Volunteers Have been on the Forefront of Advocating for the Passage of this Bill, Testifying and Sent over 4,000 Emails and Messages Actions to Contact Lawmakers SACRAMENTO,…
September 7, 2023
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Following Tireless Advocacy from Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Volunteers California Senate Passes The Gun Violence Prevention and School Safety Act
Since the Bill’s Introduction, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers have Testified, Sent over 13,000 Emails and Made Over 2,000 Calls to Lawmakers to Urge its Passage SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action,…