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What to Know About Gun Violence in Florida
As the Florida legislature returns to Tallahassee for committee work next week, Senator Bill Galvano will again have the opportunity to charge the Senate to support legislation requiring a background check on every gun sale. This legislation would go far…
October 30, 2019
California Moms Demand Action, Everytown Statement on Shooting in Long Beach
At Least Three People Were Shot and Killed, and at Least Nine People Were Wounded in a Shooting Tuesday Night LONG BEACH, Calif. – The California chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a part of Everytown…
October 29, 2019
Florida Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Commissioner Fried for Introducing New Gun Safety Legislation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement in response to new legislation proposed by Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried today that would take…
October 29, 2019
Texans Across Party Lines Support Background Checks, Red Flag Laws
In the wake of shootings in Odessa and El Paso, Texans of all stripes have voiced support for evidence-based gun safety laws like red flag laws and background checks on all gun sales. Those calls are all the more urgent…
October 28, 2019
New Hampshire Moms Demand Action Volunteers Available for Interviews Ahead of Wednesday Committee Vote on Extreme Risk Protection Orders
On Wednesday, lawmakers on New Hampshire’s Criminal Judiciary Committee will have an opportunity to advance Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) legislation, after the legislation was deferred to a summer work session for further discussion. Volunteers with…
October 27, 2019
Texas Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, Everytown Respond to a Shooting at a Party in Greenville
GREENVILLE, Texas — The Texas chapters of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Students Demand Action, both a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statements after reports that at least…
October 24, 2019
Ohio Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Introduction of ‘Stand Your Ground’ Legislation
Research has Shown ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws Are Associated With Increased Homicides and are not Shown to Decrease Violent Crime COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Students Demand Action, both parts…
October 24, 2019
New Report from Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Details Firearm Suicide Among Military Veterans and Key Ways to Prevent It
Approximately 11 Veterans Die Each Day by Firearm Suicide; Recommendations for Prevention Include Utilizing Red Flag Laws, Promoting Secure Storage and Raising Public Awareness NEW YORK — Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund today released a new report…
October 23, 2019
Maine Moms Demand Action Criticize the Maine Legislative Council for Failing to Advance Gun Safety Legislation for Next Session
AUGUSTA, Maine — Volunteers with the Maine chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today criticized the members of the Maine Legislative Council for failing to advance several gun safety policies for…
