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Despite law enforcement opposition, ‘GOP state lawmakers seek to nullify federal gun limits,’ AP reports
Gun sales and gun violence spiked over the last year, and law enforcement officers across the country have been fighting on the frontlines of both the COVID-19 and gun violence public health crises. But according to reporting by the…
March 4, 2021
Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Condemn Kansas House for Passing Bill to Let Teenagers, People from Other States Carry Hidden, Loaded Guns in Public
The Kansas chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, the grassroots networks of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement after the state House of Representatives voted to advance HB 2058, a bill which would automatically let…
March 4, 2021
Everytown Applauds the Senate for Introducing Legislation to Close the Charleston Loophole
Surge in Gun Sales During the Pandemic is Overwhelming the Background Check System, Making the Charleston Loophole Even Deadlier –– and the Need to Pass This Bill Even More Urgent This Bill…
March 4, 2021
Everytown Applauds House Passage of George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Firearms are the Cause of Death in 95% of all Police Killings, and Every Year, Police in America Shoot and Kill More Than 1,000 People Black People in America are…
March 3, 2021
Iowa Moms Demand Action Statement on Iowa Senate Committee Passing Bill to Repeal Background Checks on Handgun Sales
The Bill would also Repeal Iowa’s Permit Requirement for Carrying a Concealed Handgun Gun Violence Survivors, Moms Demand Action Volunteers are Available for Interviews The Iowa chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for…
March 2, 2021
Everytown Applauds House and Senate For Introducing Legislation to Require Background Checks on All Gun Sales
Background Checks on all Gun Sales has the Backing of President Biden, Overwhelming Support from the American People, and Bipartisan Support in Congress WASHINGTON — Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and…
March 1, 2021
Everytown Applauds House for Introducing Legislation to Address the Charleston Loophole
Surge in Gun Sales During the Pandemic is Overwhelming the Background Check System, Making the Charleston Loophole Even Deadlier –– and the Need to Pass This Bill Even More Urgent NEW YORK…
March 1, 2021
Everytown Responds to Dr. Miguel Cardona’s Confirmation as Secretary of Education
NEW YORK –– Today, Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, responded to the confirmation of Dr. Miguel Cardona to serve as Secretary of Education and lead the Department of Education –– a department…
March 1, 2021
Iowa Moms Demand Action Statement on Iowa House Considering Bill to Repeal Background Checks on Handgun Sales
The Bill would also Repeal Iowa’s Permit Requirement for Carrying a Concealed Handgun Gun Violence Survivors, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers are Available for Interviews The Iowa chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both…
February 26, 2021
Virginia Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Signing of Legislation to Address the Charleston Loophole
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 signing of HB 2128, legislation to address…
