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As Laxalt Begins to Campaign for Governor, He Owes Voters an Answer to This Question
Attorney General Adam Laxalt kicks off his campaign for Governor of Nevada today, almost exactly a year after the voters he wants to represent passed a ballot initiative to require background checks on all gun sales. The new law still…
October 31, 2017
ICYMI: Indiana Lawmakers Refuse to Back Reckless Proposal Supported by Gun Lobby
I wanted to make sure you saw that a panel of legislators declined Monday to back a proposal to eliminate Indiana’s license requirement for carrying a loaded handgun in public, a development that comes amid serious public safety concerns raised…
October 31, 2017
Texas Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Shooting Death of Transgender Woman in Corpus Christi
Stephanie Montez is at Least the 24th Trans Person Killed Nationwide This Year, 16 of Whom Have Been Shot and Killed, 19 Have Been Trans Women of Color CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Texas chapter of Moms Demand Action…
October 31, 2017
Rhode Island Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Governor Raimondo for Signing “The Protect Rhode Island Families Act” Into Law
Moms Demand Action Volunteers Have Worked Tirelessly for Three Straight Years to Pass the Legislation The ‘Protect Rhode Island Families Act’ Will Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse by Helping to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Convicted Domestic Abusers…
October 30, 2017
In Blow to Gun Lobby, Indiana Legislators Resist Pressure to Recommend Dangerous Permitless Carry Proposal
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following response after a summer study committee concluded its review of a dangerous proposal that would eliminate…
October 30, 2017
Disturbing New NRA Video Features Spokesman Who Will Teach You to Pull a Gun in Public Through Action Movie-Style, Slow-Mo Vignettes
NRA’s Number One Priority Legislation – “Concealed Carry Reciprocity” – Would Gut State Gun Laws and Allow Millions to Carry Hidden, Loaded Guns in Public Without Any Training or Permit; Instead, NRA Suggests Americans Should Just…
October 30, 2017
Prohibiting Guns at Public Demonstrations: Everytown Report Debunks First and Second Amendment Myths
In Response to Recent Armed Protests Throughout the Country, New Analysis Shows State and Local Officials Have Authority to Enact and Enforce Gun Safety Laws to Prevent Intimidating Public Displays of Firearms – Without Infringing on…
October 25, 2017
Moms Demand Action, Everytown, Gun Violence Survivors Applaud Senators Murphy, Blumenthal and Durbin’s Introduction of New Legislation to Require Background Checks on All Gun Purchases
Members of the Everytown Survivor Network, Judi and Wayne Richardson of Maine Will Stand with Senators Chris Murphy, Dick Durbin and Richard Blumenthal as They Introduce Legislation to Require Criminal Background Checks on All Gun Purchases…
October 25, 2017
Louisiana Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Shooting That Killed Two at Grambling State University
There Have Been at Least 247 School Shootings in the U.S. Since 2013, Including Eight in Louisiana GRAMBLING, La. – The Louisiana chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the…
October 25, 2017
Everytown, Moms Demand Action Statements Responding to Report That New York Department of Financial Services is Investigating NRA Carry Guard Insurance
The Wall Street Journal Reports that New York Department of Financial Services Is Probing Shaky Legal Ground for NRA Carry Guard Insurance Probe is Based on Everytown Investigation and Analysis of Carry Guard NEW YORK…