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Moms Demand Action volunteers wear red t-shirts and blazers, holding Moms Demand Action signs, as they smile on stage at a rally. Angela Ferrell-Zabala, executive director of Moms Demand Action, smiles at the center of the photo.
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Moms Are Everywhere: 2025 Gun Safety Wins in Every State

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James Cole with his dog

Take It From Me: Gun Violence Can Happen to Anyone

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Bryant at a restaurant

My Son’s Death Was Senseless and Entirely Preventable

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Trese Todd

When My Daughter Became a Victim of Violent Domestic Abuse, I Could No Longer Be Silent

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Tim Beaty holding his young son

My Son Was Living His Dream When a Single Bullet Ended It All

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A candid photo of Sarah Browder smiling

When My Sister Told Her Abusive Husband She Was Leaving Him, He Shot Her to Death

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I was with Aunt Joyce at her home on the night she decided to end her life. I told her I would be back in the morning so we could talk more about whatever was troubling her.

My Beloved Aunt Took Her Life With a Gun. It’s an Image I’ll Never Forget.

Survivor Stories

It Took Just 36 Seconds for a Gunman to Shoot My Son 15 Times

Survivor Stories
A photo of Jordan looking to the side

I Realized My Son Was Dead When the Hospital Chaplain Asked if We Could Pray

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Johan steers the rudder of his boat

It’s hard to believe I’m talking about our family when I speak about my father-in-law’s shooting death

Survivor Stories
Tom and his son, Joe, standing arm-in-arm outside

My Son’s Childhood Friend Premeditated His Brutal Shooting Death

Survivor Stories
Christine holds her son, Christopher, when he was much younger

It took 33 hours for me to learn my son had been killed at Pulse nightclub in Orlando

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The Right Place at the Right Time

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Nov 18, 2025

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek Signs Rapid Fire Device Ban into Law

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Volunteer Stories

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6 Moms Demand Action volunteers stand with Abigail Spanberger, who wears a black shirt, dark pants, and a light grey blazer. One volunteer holds a sign that says

Thank You, Volunteers: You Made Election Night 2025 One to Remember

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A group of over 100 Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers, all wearing red shirts, pose for a photo. Most are holding one arm up and flexing their bicep. Angela Ferrell-Zabala, executive director of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, has her sleeves rolled up and is flexing in between two groups of volunteers who are holding

What Is a Weekend of Action?

Volunteer Stories
Angela Ferrell-Zabala, the executive director of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, smiles while speaking at a podium. She wear metal hoop earrings, a black blazer, and a red Moms Demand Action t-shirt. Behind her, a cluster of 7 volunteers hold Moms Demand Action and Everytown placards and clap as she talks.

During Times Like These, How Can We Stay Engaged with the Work of Gun Violence Prevention? Angela Ferrell-Zabala Answers

Volunteer Stories
Ramsay High School football players, wearing blue uniforms, kneel on the sidelines during the Stop the Violence Classic in Birmingham, Alabama.

Stop the Violence Football Classic: We Can’t Keep Pretending Gun Violence Isn’t Our Problem

Volunteer Stories
A large group of people, all wearing red Moms Demand Action or Students Demand Action t-shirts, are smiling, clapping, and cheering in a group photo. In the front left, a group of people hold a banner that says

State-Level Wins We’re Celebrating From the 2025 State Legislative Sessions

Volunteer Stories
A view from the back of a crowd of Moms Demand Action volunteers protesting in front of the Supreme Court. One volunteer holds a sign that reads

‘Local Advocacy Is Where You Can Have the Most Impact’: Closing the TN Dispossession Loophole One County at a Time

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North Carolina Moms Demand Action chapter co-lead Marquita Wisley on the importance of elevating survivors and trailblazers this Black History Month.

You Can’t Go Through the Type of Year My Family Did Without It Changing You

Survivor Stories, Volunteer Stories
A group photo of gun safety movement volunteers and gun violence survivors at the Gun Sense University conference in Washington, D.C.

2024: Gun Safety Movement Year in Review

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A photo collage of approximately 100 volunteer activations; volunteers are wearing red shirts. Some photos in the collage are of groups, others are of individuals.

Mr. Rogers Said To Look For the Helpers. On International Volunteer Day 2024, We’re Looking At You

Volunteer Stories
A red Moms Demand Action sign with a small American flag resting on top of the sign.

On Veterans Day, This Army Veteran and Gun Sense Candidate Shares Why He Ran For Arizona State Office

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Two Moms Demand Action volunteers in red hooded sweatshirts stand with their backs to the camera as they stand at a Day of the Dead and gun violence prevention event. An ofrenda with string lights is visible in the background.

This Day of the Dead, We Remember Those Taken by Gun Violence

Survivor Stories, Volunteer Stories
Six people pose for a photo inside of a bowling alley. Two are wearing Moms Demand Action shirts. They all are gathered around a white sign that reads

The Toledo Group Working to “Bowl Over Gun Violence”

Survivor Stories, Volunteer Stories
In a crowd gathered in front of the Capitol in D.C., a few people hold up Moms Demand Action signs
Nov 5, 2025

13 Moms Demand Action Volunteers Elected to Virginia General Assembly as Gun Sense Majority Grows in House Moms Demand Action Volunteers Represent 20% of Historic House Democratic Majority

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May 4, 2026

Governor Polis Signs HB 1144 Into Law, Marking Step Forward on Tackling the Spread of 3D-Printed Guns as Advocates Push for Stronger Action

DENVER — Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law HB 1144, legislation to address the growing threat of 3D-printed firearms and illegal gun parts. The bill builds on Colorado’s existing ghost gun law and takes steps to help ensure…
May 4, 2026

MINNESOTA SENATE PASSES CRITICAL GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION OMNIBUS PACKAGE

Legislation Includes Ban on Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines, Crackdown on Ghost Guns and Emerging Threats While Investing in Prevention ST. PAUL, MN — Today, the Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive gun violence prevention omnibus package (SF 4067), marking a…
April 29, 2026

Minnesota Senate Finance Committee Advances Critical Gun Violence Prevention Omnibus Package

 Last Month, Under the Leadership of Speaker Demuth, Minnesota House Republicans Blocked a Motion to Advance Legislation to Prohibit Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines ST. PAUL, MN — Today, the Minnesota Senate Finance Committee advanced a comprehensive gun violence prevention…
April 22, 2026

New CalDOJ Report Shows Historic Drop in Gun Deaths; Urges Action on Emerging Threats

While California Achieves Record Progress in Reducing Gun Violence, Officials Emphasize the Critical Need for Continued Community Investment and Further Effort to Combat Gun Trafficking and 3D-Printed Firearms SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Following the release of the California Office of Gun…
April 22, 2026

Connecticut Chapters of Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Celebrate House Passage of Landmark Legislation to Stop the Spread of DIY Machine Guns

HARTFORD, CT – The Connecticut chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statements today celebrating the Connecticut House of Representatives’ passage of HB 5043. With this vote,…
April 17, 2026

Maine Legislature Holds the Line Against Attacks on Lifesaving Gun Safety Laws; Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond

AUGUSTA, ME – The Maine chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statements today celebrating the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session. Despite efforts by extremist…
April 14, 2026

HISTORIC VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Former Moms Demand Action Volunteer, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, Signs Massive Slate of Gun Safety Legislation Into Law, Solidifying Virginia as a National Leader in Gun Violence Prevention

Historic Action on Gun Safety Follows Years of Tireless Advocacy from Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Volunteers RICHMOND, VA — Yesterday, Virginia cemented its status as a national leader in the movement to end gun violence as Governor Abigail…
March 27, 2026

Colorado Senate Passes HB 1144 to Close Dangerous Loophole Allowing Spread of 3D-Printed Guns

DENVER — Today, the Colorado Senate passed HB 1144, critical legislation to expand Colorado’s existing ghost gun law and address the growing threat of 3D-printed firearms and illegal gun parts and accessories. The bill now heads back to the House…
March 19, 2026

Maryland Senate Passes SB 334 to Stop the Spread of DIY Machine Guns; Gun Safety Advocates Applaud Bold Step Toward Industry Accountability

ANNAPOLIS, M.D. — Today, the Maryland chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statements after Senate lawmakers passed SB 334, a critical public safety measure that…
March 16, 2026

Virginia Makes History as General Assembly Sends Landmark Slate of Gun Safety Bills to Governor Spanberger’s Desk

More Than 20 Gun Safety Bills Heading to Governor Spanberger’s Desk; Five of the Bills Were Led by Former Moms Demand Action Volunteers RICHMOND, VA — As the Virginia legislative session officially came to a close, the Virginia chapters of Moms…
March 11, 2026

Florida Senate Advances HB 757, Doubling Down on ‘Guns on Campus’ Legislation Despite Public Outcry

HB 757 Now Returns to House for Concurrence on Senate’s Amendment Before Heading to the Governor’s Desk  TALLAHASSEE, F.L. – The Florida chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network,…
March 11, 2026

Washington Legislature Passes Critical Bill to Address Threat of 3D-Printed Ghost Guns

HB 2320 Heads to Governor’s Desk Following Strong Advocacy from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers OLYMPIA, Wash. — Today, the Washington State Legislature has passed HB 2320, legislation to strengthen Washington’s ghost gun law and address the…

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Access to a gun makes it five times more likely that a woman will die at the hands of a domestic abuser.

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Hawaiʻi State Senator Chris Lee (left), Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke (middle), and Hawaiʻi State Representative Scot Matayoshi (right) at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol in Honolulu, HI on Feb. 8, 2023.
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A large group of Moms Demand Action volunteers stand on stairs and cheer. Angela Ferrell-Zabala, executive director of Moms Demand Action, is pictured front and center.
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Rudy Espinoza, the emceee and a volunteer with the Calif. chapter of Moms Demand Action, speaks during the 10th anniversary event of Moms Demand Action in Sacramento, Calif. on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Photo by Rahul Lal, Everytown for Gun Safety