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VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: South Dakota Legislature RejectsDangerous Gun Bills, Adjourning without Passing a Gun Lobby Priority for Second Year in a Row
The South Dakota chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement after the South Dakota legislature officially ended its legislative session, adjourning sine die without passing…
March 27, 2023
Three Children and Three Adults Shot and Killed in Mass Shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statements in response to a mass shooting Monday afternoon at The Covenant School in…
March 24, 2023
Following Advocacy by North Carolina Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, Governor Roy Cooper Vetoes Legislation to Repeal Handgun Background Check
Since the Introduction of SB 41, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Have been on Forefront of Urging Lawmakers to Reject this Dangerous Legislation that Would Worsen Gun Violence in the State. RALEIGH, N.C. — Today, the North…
March 24, 2023
Florida House Passes Permitless Carry Despite the Majority of Floridians Opposing; Florida Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
Polling shows 77 percent of Floridians oppose permitless carry and over 80 percent of gun owners, non-gun owners, Republicans, Democrats, and Independents agree that high safety standards are critical in issuing concealed carry permits. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The…
March 23, 2023
Students Demand Action Volunteers Gather to Meet with Lawmakers for Advocacy Day and Celebrate House Passing Life-Saving Gun Suicide Prevention Bill
Students Demand Action Volunteers Called on Lawmakers to Pass Legislation to Require Secure Storage of Firearms, Expand Eligible Petitioners for Extreme Risk Protection Orders, and Create a 72-Hour Waiting Period for Firearm Transfers MONTPELIER, Vt. — Today, the Vermont chapter…
March 23, 2023
Following Tireless Advocacy from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, Minnesota Senate Committee Advances Critical Gun Violence Prevention Bills
Following tireless advocacy of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers, the Minnesota Senate Judiciary and Public Safety committee voted to pass critical gun safety measures. The bills include Senate File 1116, a bill to require background checks…
March 23, 2023
Extreme Court Decision Greenlights Polymer80 Ghost Gun Sales Nationwide — Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, Mayors Against Illegal Guns Responds
Recent Everytown Analysis Found Polymer80 Was a Top Producer of Recovered Crime Guns Across 31 Cities Nationwide NEW YORK — Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements…
March 23, 2023
North Carolina Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Triple Shooting in Durham
Durham, N.C. – The North Carolina chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statements in response to a shooting late Tuesday evening in Durham. According to…
March 23, 2023
Shooting in West Baltimore Kills One Person Shot Wounds Five Others Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Call for Investment in Community Violence Intervention Programs
The Maryland chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in response to a shooting early this morning in West Baltimore in which one man was…
March 23, 2023
Following School Shooting at Denver East High School, and On Two-Year Mark of Boulder King Soopers Mass Shooting, Colorado Lawmakers Advance Critical Gun Safety Bills
Gun Safety Bills Now Head to Colorado House Floor for a Vote, then toGovernor Polis’ Desk to be Signed Into Law DENVER – Following tireless advocacy by Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers, Colorado lawmakers advanced critical and…
March 23, 2023
Everytown Expert Testifies Before House Oversight and Judiciary Subcommittees
Today at 10:00am ET, Everytown Will Participate in a House Oversight and Judiciary Hearing; WATCH HERE WASHINGTON —Today at 10am ET, the House Oversight & Accountability Committee and House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing as many peddle gun…
March 22, 2023
Vermont House Votes to Pass Life-Saving Gun Suicide Prevention Bill; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud
H.230 Will Require Secure Storage of Firearms, Expand Eligible Petitioners for Extreme Risk Protection Orders and Create a 72-Hour Waiting Period for Firearm Transfers The Vermont chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown…
March 22, 2023
Michigan House Passes Life-Saving Secure Firearms Storage Bill, Michigan Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond
Just Weeks After Shooting at MSU, Michigan House Passes Secure Firearms Storage Legislation LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan chapters of Moms Demand Action and Student Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statements…
March 22, 2023
South Carolina Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to a Domestic Violence Mass Shooting in Sumter
SUMTER, S.C. – The South Carolina chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement in response to a shooting Tuesday evening in Sumter. According to …
March 22, 2023
Gun Sense Lawmakers, Gun Violence Survivors, Hundreds of Ohio Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Call for Action on Gun Safety During Annual Advocacy Day, Celebrate 10 Years of Life-Saving Work in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio. — Today, over 150 Ohio Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers, alongside Ohio State Representatives Jessica Miranda, Allison Russo, and Casey Weinstein, and Everytown for Gun Safety’s Senior Vice President of Movement Building, Angela Ferrell-Zabala called…
March 22, 2023
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Following Advocacy by Moms Demand Action and Student Demand Action Volunteers, Utah Governor Spencer Cox Signs Gun Safety Measures
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statement applauding Utah Governor Spencer Cox for signing HB 481 and HB 199 – two measures…
March 22, 2023
Denver East Students Demand Action, Colorado Moms Demand Action Respond to Shooting at Denver East High School
The Colorado chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement today in response to a shooting at Denver East High School that left two staff members…
March 22, 2023
ICYMI: Tennessee Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Dangerous Bill Lowering the Age to Carry a Firearm Without a Permit from Twenty-One to Eighteen; Senate Scheduled to Continue Hearings on Important Gun Bills Today
Yesterday, Tennessee lawmakers in the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced SB1503, a dangerous piece of legislation that lowers the age for permitless, concealed or open carry of loaded handguns in public from 21 to 18. The next stop for SB1503…
March 21, 2023
Oklahoma House Votes to Allow Guns in Schools, Legislature Set to Hear Multiple Dangerous Gun Bills
Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Speak Out Against Slew of Reckless Gun Bills Moving in Oklahoma Legislature OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots…
March 20, 2023
Texas Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Deadly Shooting at Arlington Lamar High School
The Texas chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement in response to the shooting at Lamar High School in Arlington early this morning as students…
March 20, 2023
NEW TV AD: Everytown Launches $500,000 Effort to Defeat Daniel Kelly in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
NEW YORK — Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced a new effort to defeat extremist Daniel Kelly in April’s state Supreme Court election in Wisconsin. The effort, backed by a $500,000 investment, includes a television ad that will air…
March 16, 2023
New York Legislature Proposes Over $50 Million in Additional Public Safety Funding To Fight Gun Violence; Everytown, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action Applaud
The New York chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statements applauding the New York Legislature’s proposals to invest over $50 million in additional public safety…
March 16, 2023
Tennessee Mayors Rally Behind Secure Storage Legislation in Push to Address Gun Crime
In a Letter to the Tennessee State Legislature, Mayors of Nashville, Shelby County, Knoxville, and Chattanooga Call for the Passage of Life-Saving Legislation to Require Secure Storage in Vehicles Today, the Tennessee chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students…
March 16, 2023
Michigan Senate Passes Life-Saving Gun Violence Prevention Measures, Michigan Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond
Just Weeks After Shooting at MSU, Michigan Senate Passes Foundational Background Check, Secure Storage, Extreme Risk Gun Safety Legislation, Bills Await House Passage Lansing, Mich. — The Michigan chapters of Moms Demand Action and Student Demand Action, both part of…
Did you know
Black Americans represent the majority of gun homicide victims and are 10 times more likely than white Americans to die by gun homicide.
