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Beleaguered NRA Hit with Class Action Lawsuit
According to a new Bangor Daily News report, a former NRA member named Travis McEwen has brought a class action lawsuit against the NRA and InfoCision, the NRA’s marketing firm, “alleging they for years have used…
May 5, 2020
Everytown, Moms Demand Action Release State-by-State Analysis of Estimated Guns Sold in April 2020
Today, Everytown Released Estimates for the Number of Guns Sold In Each State in March and April 2020 Continued Surge in Gun Sales Amid Shelter-in-Place Orders Increases Risk of Gun-Related Domestic Violence, Daily Gun…
May 5, 2020
Michigan Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Tragic Flint Shooting Amid Coronavirus Altercation
The Michigan chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement in response to the fatal shooting of Calvin Munerlyn, a Flint security officer killed after not allowing a…
May 4, 2020
Governor Hogan Can Close a Dangerous Loophole in Maryland’s Background Check System This Week.
Governor Hogan has an opportunity to enact landmark gun safety legislation this week by signing HB 4, a bill that would expand Maryland’s background check requirement to include all sales of shotguns and rifles. As the deadline to sign HB…
May 4, 2020
Shooting in Auburn Highlights Deadly Connection Between Gun Violence, Intimate Partner Violence
On Friday morning, a man shot and critically wounded a woman before taking his own life in a domestic-violence-related shooting in Auburn. The shooting came as domestic violence organizations in Maine and…
May 4, 2020
New Ads in Texas: Everytown For Gun Safety Victory Fund Launches Five Ads Highlighting Congressional Candidates’ Inaction on Gun Safety, as Part of $250,000 Ad Campaign
NEW Digital Ads — “Ignored Our Safety” — Will Target Rep. Dan Crenshaw in TX-02, Rep. Mike McCaul in TX-10, Rep. Chip Roy in TX-21, Beth Van Duyne in TX-24, and Rep. John Carter in TX-31Ad Campaign Marks Everytown Victory…
May 4, 2020
New FBI Data Suggests Americans Bought 4.2 Million Guns in March and April, Everytown Analysis Finds
Continued Surge in Gun Sales Amid Shelter-in-Place Orders Increases Risk of Gun-Related Domestic Violence, Unintentional Shootings, and Gun SuicideSustained Surge in Sales Can Cause Potentially Deadly Background Check Delays, Making the Charleston Loophole Even DeadlierNEW…
May 1, 2020
Everytown Unveils New Report, Website Detailing Recent Legal Trouble and Allegations of Financial Mismanagement At The NRA
Launch of Report and Website Comes One Year After Wayne LaPierre was Re-Elected as the NRA’s CEO and Executive Vice President Just Last Week, a…
April 30, 2020
Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Gun Extremists Flocking to Capitol to Intimidate Michigan Lawmakers
Today’s Heavily Armed Rally was the Second in Two Weeks Against Gov. Whitmer’s Stay-at-Home Orders The Michigan chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement about…
April 30, 2020
NRA Board Member Encouraged People to Attend Anti-Social Distancing Protest: “They Can’t Arrest All of Us”
According to a new Media Matters report, NRA board member Anthony Colandro––who has previously used blatantly Islamophobic and homophobic rhetoric––is now calling the pandemic “bullshit” and spreading conspiracy theories while encouraging people…
April 30, 2020
Local Gun Violence Intervention Programs are Helping Survivors and Preventing Shootings. Now, Sustained Funding Could be at Risk.
This week, The Guardian featured the stories of two survivors of gun violence from the Bay area, who are now using their experiences to prevent further gun violence in their community after receiving support from Youth…
April 29, 2020
Missouri Lawmakers Just Snuck in Amendment to Arm More Teachers, Administrative Staff During a Two Week Session to Address Coronavirus
On Monday, lawmakers returned to the statehouse to resume their legislative session for a short session to address the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of using this opportunity to address the rise in domestic…
April 29, 2020
In Wake of Milwaukee Shooting, Information on the Deadly Intersection of Guns and Domestic Violence
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, yesterday’s tragic mass shooting in a Milwaukee home that left 5 dead is “being investigated as an act of family violence,” and the alleged shooter has a history of “domestic…
April 28, 2020
Everytown Releases Voter Access and Protection Principles, Expresses Support for Protecting Voting Rights, Expanding Vote by Mail During Coronavirus Pandemic in Midst of Continued Gun Violence Crisis
Today, Everytown Held Virtual Conversation With Fair Fight Action Founder Stacey Abrams to Discuss How Black and Brown Communities Bear Brunt of Both Gun Violence and Coronavirus, and AAPI Communities Experiencing Increases in Hate Incidents — The Same Communities Face…
April 28, 2020
Everytown, NCADV Call On Congress to Include Protections for Domestic Violence Victims in Future Covid-19 Relief Packages
Shelter-in-Place Orders, Financial Stress, and Surging Gun Sales Increase Risk of Domestic ViolenceAbusers with Access to a Firearm are Five Times More Likely to Kill Their Female VictimsFuture COVID-19 Relief Bills Must Support Domestic Violence Prevention…
April 27, 2020
Wisconsin Moms Demand Action Responds to Shooting in Milwaukee Home
The Wisconsin chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement in response to reports of a shooting inside a Milwaukee home:“Gun violence has…
April 27, 2020
Everytown, Texas Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Domestic Violence Shooting in San Antonio
The Texas chapter of Moms Demand Action, a part of Everytown, released the following statement in response to reports of a domestic violence-involved shooting in San Antonio. Police believe that a woman shot and killed her…
April 27, 2020
As Gun Sales Spike, New Roadmap Available For America’s Mayors To Prevent Gun Violence Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Everytown, Mayors Against Illegal Guns Release Guidance on Steps Mayors Can Take Amid Continued Gun Violence in Cities, Concerns Over Unintentional Shootings, Domestic Violence Shootings, Gun SuicidesMembers of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Chicago Mayor…
April 27, 2020
Everytown Support Fund, Moms Demand Action Respond after Supreme Court Ruling in Suit over Now-Repealed New York City Gun Rule
NEW YORK — Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund (“Everytown”) and Moms Demand Action, the grassroots volunteer network of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statements after the Supreme Court issued its opinion in New York State Rifle and…
April 24, 2020
Lawmakers Return to the Statehouse on Monday. As Domestic Violence Calls Increase, Keeping Guns Out of the Hands of Domestic Abusers is More Important Than Ever.
As lawmakers return to the statehouse to resume their legislative session, they should consider the safety of women and children in Missouri and address the rise in domestic violence risk since the pandemic began.Last week, a Kansas City Star…
April 24, 2020
Everytown For Gun Safety With Moms Demand Action Launch New “Demanding Women” Virtual Conversation Series Featuring Stacey Abrams, Senators Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, Kamala Harris to Discuss Gun Violence in the Time of a Pandemic
NEW YORK — Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund (“Everytown for Gun Safety”) with its grassroots network Moms Demand Action today unveiled plans for the first set of a new virtual series with women leaders from around the country called…
April 24, 2020
D.C. Gun Violence Intervention Groups Could See Funding Cuts Even as Shootings Persist
On Thursday, the Washington City Paper reported on the continued gun violence in the District despite social distancing and the pandemic. According to the outlet, of the 46 murders in D.C. this year, 17 murders have…
April 24, 2020
Everytown Applauds U.S. House Judiciary Committee’s Letter Demanding Answers From ATF on Surge of Ghost Gun Sales
House Judiciary Committee Members Ask ATF to Address Surging Sales of Untraceable, DIY Ghost Gun Parts Due to Pandemic Panic-BuyingUntraceable “Ghost Guns” Can Be Purchased Online With No Background Check, Thanks to…
April 24, 2020
Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund Hosted Virtual Rally With Hundreds Of Volunteers, Awarded More Than 700 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinctions
More than 700 Candidates Have Received the Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinction, Including Senators or Senate Candidates in AZ, CO, GA, IA, ME, MN, NC, TX; Women Represent 56% of Candidates in First Round of Gun Sense Candidate…
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.
