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Another Holiday Weekend in America Marred by Deadly Gun Violence After String of Shootings Across the Country
This Presidents Day weekend marked another deadly holiday weekend in the United States following a string of shootings across the country. Among those killed were a police officer in Philadelphia, a Catholic bishop in…
February 20, 2023
Florida Senate Committee Advances Dangerous Legislation Allowing Permitless Carry; Florida Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
The Florida 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 Senate Republicans passing permitless carry in the Criminal Justice Committee. Permitless carry…
February 17, 2023
Healey Administration Announces Training Program For Law Enforcement To Hold Gun Dealers Accountable, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Applaud
The Massachusetts chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement applauding Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS), and the…
February 17, 2023
VIDEO RECORDING: Illinois Congresswoman Robin Kelly Joins Everytown and Community Violence Intervention Leaders for a Virtual Discussion on Innovative Public Safety Initiatives
You can watch a recording of yesterday’s panel discussion HERE NEW YORK – Yesterday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) joined Everytown for Gun Safety Managing Director of Community Safety Initiatives, Michael-Sean Spence, Managing Director for Roca Impact…
February 16, 2023
ICYMI: Wisconsin Governor Evers Prioritized Gun Violence Prevention in Proposed Budget Package; Everytown, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action Applaud
Last night, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers released his 2023 proposed budget package, which included extensive gun violence prevention funding. The budget package outlines a plan to protect Wisconsin communities and signals Gov. Evers’ commitment to saving Wisconsin lives. “Gun violence…
February 16, 2023
Over 100 Moms Demand Action Volunteers and Survivors Rally in Frankfort for Gun Safety, and Celebrate of 10 Years Life-Saving Work
Gun safety advocates and champions to rally for lawmakers to oppose dangerous nullification laws and to create an office of gun violence prevention FRANKFORT, Ky. — Today, Kentucky Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action volunteers and survivors, part of Everytown…
February 16, 2023
In Wake of Michigan State University Shooting, And Following Advocacy from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, Michigan Senate Lawmakers Introduce Critical Gun Safety Measures
Just Days after Shooting at MSU, Michigan Senate Introduces Extreme Risk, Background Check, and Secure Storage Legislation LANSING, Mich. – Today, the Michigan chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots…
February 16, 2023
Texas Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting at Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso
The Texas 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 a shooting at Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso, Texas yesterday evening. According…
February 15, 2023
Virginia Senate Passes Tax Credit For Gun Owners Who Buy A Safe; Everytown, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action Applaud
The Virginia 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 Virginia Senate for passing HB 2387 which would give gun owners the ability…
February 15, 2023
ICYMI: West Virginia House Judiciary Committee Passes Bill Forcing Guns On West Virginia College and University Campuses; Moms Demand Action Show Up Testify To Oppose
Today, West Virginia lawmakers in the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing and advanced SB 10 – a dangerous piece of legislation that would force public colleges and universities to allow hidden, loaded guns on campus. West Virginia law…
