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Everytown, Moms Demand Action Statements On Jan. 20 Gun Extremist Rally In Richmond
Rally Included Extremists Such as Joey Gibson, Alex Jones and Proud Boys RICHMOND, Va. — Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action released the following statements in response…
January 17, 2020
Arizona Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Filing Of Bipartisan Legislation To Keep Guns Out Of The Hands Of Domestic Abusers
SB1165; HB2543 Would Close Gaps that Give Domestic Abusers Easier Access to Guns Between 2012 and 2016, the Rate of Intimate Partner Gun Homicide in Arizona was 66 Percent Higher Than The National Average. PHOENIX, Ariz. –…
January 17, 2020
What They’re Saying: Maryland Long Gun Loophole Hearing
On Wednesday, Maryland lawmakers heard testimony on HB 4, legislation that would require background checks on all sales of rifles and shotguns in the state. See coverage highlights below: Maryland Reporter: Widow of Capital Gazette editor gives emotional…
January 16, 2020
Virginia Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Virginia Senate For Passing Life-saving Background Check Legislation
Last Week, Volunteers with Moms Demand Action Held an Annual Advocacy Day to Meet With Lawmakers on the First Day of Session Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund was the Largest Outside Investor in Virginia’s 2019 Elections,…
January 14, 2020
This Session, Wisconsin Lawmakers Should Do More to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Domestic Abusers
As lawmakers return to Madison for the start of Wisconsin’s legislative session today, they will have new opportunities to pass common-sense gun safety bills. A top priority for lawmakers should be doing more to keep guns out of the hands…
January 13, 2020
This Session, Washington Lawmakers Should Act to Keep Washingtonians Safe from Gun Violence
Washington lawmakers return to Olympia today for a new legislative session where they’ll have new opportunities to pass common-sense gun safety bills, starting with House Bill 1315, legislation to require all Concealed Pistol License applicants to undergo safety training. Lawmakers…
January 13, 2020
Colorado Red Flag Law Makes an Impact One Day After it Took Effect. Senator Gardner Still Doesn’t Support It.
For years, Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) has caved to NRA pressure and failed to support red flag laws, which empower loved ones or law enforcement to intervene in order to temporarily prevent someone in crisis from accessing firearms.
January 10, 2020
What to Know on Gun Safety as 2020 Legislative Session Resumes in Iowa on Monday.
Lawmakers have another opportunity to pass common-sense gun safety legislation in the new year as Iowa’s session begins on Monday. Lawmakers should listen to the majority of Iowans who support stronger gun laws by prioritizing common-sense gun bills, like life-saving…
January 9, 2020
It’s Past Time the State Passes a Bill to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Domestic Abusers. Arizona’s 2020 Legislative Session Begins Monday.
Moms Demand Action Volunteers with the Arizona Chapter will be Available for Interviews at the Arizona State Capitol on Monday Arizona lawmakers return to the state capitol Monday for a new legislative session, and with the start of the new…
January 8, 2020
What to Know About Gun Violence in Missouri as the 2020 Legislative Session Begins Today.
As the Missouri legislature returns to Jefferson City for the start of the 2020 legislative session, lawmakers will again have the opportunity to pass common-sense gun safety bills. With Governor Parson announcing his support for gun safety legislation over…
