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Missouri Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Shooting of Transgender Woman in Kansas City

The Missouri chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in response to the shooting of a Missouri transgender woman, who was shot and wounded…

‘We Don’t Have to Live Like This:’ Another Deadly Weekend in the U.S. as Gun Violence Devastates Communities Across the Country

NEW YORK – The weekend marked yet another deadly weekend in the U.S. as gun violence killed and wounded dozens of people across the country. Gun violence continues to be the leading cause of death for children, teenagers, and college-aged…

Recent Gun Violence in Kansas City Highlight Need for Action By Elected officials

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the last few weeks, high levels of gun violence have impacted communities across Kansas City — some of which were tragically deadly. These incidents include the following: In the early morning of May 21, at a…

Pulse Coalition Observes Seven-Year Mark of the Shooting at Pulse Nightclub, Renews Call for Action on Gun Safety and LGBTQ+ Rights

Seven years since the tragedy at Pulse Nightclub, we remember the 49 lives that were taken by a reckless act of gun violence. As we celebrate Pride, their loss continues to echo throughout and beyond the Latinx, Black, and Queer…

VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Following Advocacy From New York Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, New York Ends Sessions Passing All Three Gun Safety Bills Introduced

Volunteers Are Urging New York Governor Kathy Hochul To Sign All Three Bills Which Will Provide Life-Saving Resources to Survivors of Gun Violence and Their Families, Hold Bad Actors Accountable, and Add New Pathways of Funding for Community Violence Intervention…

Louisiana Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Celebrates Holding Off Permitless Carry as Legislature Adjourns Sine Die

Following Tireless Advocacy from Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Volunteers, Legislature Adjourns Without Passing Top Gun Lobby Priority The Louisiana chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released…

Following Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Advocacy, Delaware House Passes Legislation To Keep Guns Out of Schools and Polling Places

The Lead Sponsor of HB202 Is Rep. Cyndie Romer, Former Moms Demand Action Volunteer The Delaware chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement applauding …

Virginia Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond to Mass Shooting During a High School Graduation Outside Altria Theater where Two People were Shot and Killed and Five Others Shot and Wounded

The Virginia chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statements in response to yesterday’s mass shooting in which two people were shot and killed and five…

VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Following Advocacy from Connecticut Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Signs Life-Saving Gun Safety Bill

HARTFORD, Conn. —The Connecticut chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statement today after Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed HB 6667, a gun safety bill…

Black Mother of Four Shot and Killed by Neighbor Who Had Called Family Racist Slurs; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida 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 of Ajike “AJ” Owens, a Black mother…

America Goes Orange for Ninth Annual National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Campaign as Part of Nationwide Effort Demanding an End to the Gun Violence Crisis

More Than 450 Events Took Place Across All 50 States and Washington D.C. Throughout Wear Orange Weekend; President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Illuminated the White House in Orange on National Gun Violence Awareness Day Wear Orange…

Another Deadly Weekend of Gun Violence in Texas with a String of Shootings Across the State as Communities Commemorated National Gun Violence Awareness Day

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 several shootings across the state over the weekend in Texas. In San Antonio,…

Following Advocacy from Connecticut Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, Connecticut Legislature Passes the “Governor’s Bill,” a Comprehensive Gun Safety Package

HARTFORD, Conn. —The Connecticut chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statement today after lawmakers in the Senate passed HB 6667, a gun safety package…

VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Surrounded by Hawaiʻi Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Volunteers, Governor Josh Green Signs Measure to Strengthen Concealed Carry Laws

Throughout the Legislative Session, Moms Demand Action and Student Demand Action Volunteers Have been on the Forefront of Advocating for the Passage of this Bill, Testifying and Taking over 500 Actions to Contact Lawmakers HONOLULU — Hawaiʻi Moms Demand Action…

White House To Be Lit Orange Tonight for National Gun Violence Awareness Day

Vice President Kamala Harris Marked #WearOrange in Springfield, Virginia Today with Moms Demand Action Executive Director, Angela Ferrell-Zabala Events Being Held Across The Country This Weekend, Contact [email protected] For Details WASHINGTON — Everytown for Gun Safety…

LEADING BY EXAMPLE: Standing With Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers and Gun Violence Survivors, Colorado Governor Jared Polis Signs Wear Orange Proclamation and Ghost Gun Legislation

Action On Ghost Guns Comes One Month After Governor Polis Signed Four Critical Gun Violence Prevention Bills Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Rallied At The Capitol, Testified At All Legislative Hearings, Traveled Across The State To…

VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Vermont Governor Phil Scott Allows Suicide Prevention Bill To Become Law; Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond

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 MONTPELIER, Vt. —The Vermont chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part…

Ninth Annual National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Campaign to Begin Friday as Part of Nationwide Effort Demanding an End to America’s Gun Violence Crisis

Vice President Kamala Harris to Mark #WearOrange in Springfield, Virginia on Friday Gun Safety Advocates, Survivors, Elected Leaders and More to Gather At More Than 400 Events Across 50 States and Washington, D.C. to Honor Victims and Survivors of Gun…

New York Senate Passes Legislation That Will Fund Community Violence Intervention Programs; Everytown, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action Applaud

New York — Today, 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 statement applauding the New York Senate for passing S580, legislation to…

VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Vermont Governor Phil Scott Signs Life-Saving Gun Safety Bill; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud

S.4 Will Help Keep Firearms Out of the Hands of Dangerous People, Including Stalkers and Domestic Abusers, Establish a Grant Fund for Community Violence Intervention Programs, Prohibit Straw Purchasing and Defacing Firearm Serial Numbers, and Facilitate Compliance with New…

Nine People, Including Four Minors, Shot on Hollywood Beach Boardwalk Over Memorial Day Weekend; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — The Florida 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 the mass shooting on Monday night of Memorial Day Weekend…

Nevada Senate Fails to Take Action on Governor Lombardo’s Veto of Bill to Disarm Hate; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statement after the Senate announced it will not provide further consideration to Senate Bill 171.

As Texas 2023 Legislation Session Wraps Up, Following 21 Mass Shootings in the State Since the New Year, Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond

AUSTIN, Texas. – 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 end of the Texas legislative session. So far this…

Washington, DC Moms Demand Action Respond to the Passing of Linda Harllee Harper, the Director of Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement and the Office of Gun Violence Prevention

The Washington, DC chapter of Moms Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in response to the death of Linda Harllee Harper, the Director for the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement…

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.