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Delaware Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Introduction of Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
DOVER, Del. – The Delaware chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today applauded the introduction of three bills in the Delaware General Assembly to prevent gun violence. The introduction comes…
April 10, 2019
$70 Million in Upcoming Grants: Dispatch Column Spotlights How Missouri Can Support Survivors of Gun Violence
On Sunday, Tony Messenger published a column in the St. Louis Post Dispatch detailing the aftermath survivors of gun violence often face in the wake of a shooting. Messenger spoke with Glenda Lay, a St. Louis-based…
April 9, 2019
Illinois Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Introduction of Legislation to Close Deadly Gaps in State Gun Laws
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement applauding the introduction of the Fix the FOID Act, which would close loopholes in…
April 9, 2019
Oregon Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Oregon House Judiciary Committee for Advancing Legislation to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Domestic Abusers
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today applauded the Oregon House Judiciary Committee for advancing House Bill 2013, legislation that would help keep guns…
April 9, 2019
Oklahoma Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond After Senate Education Committee Passes Bill That Would Make it Easier to Arm Teachers
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – The Oklahoma chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following response after the Oklahoma Senate Education Committee voted to advance HB 2336, which would…
April 8, 2019
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Launches $200,000 Ad Campaign Urging Florida Legislature to Oppose Arming Teachers
HB 7093 /SB 7030 Would Allow Teachers to be Armed in Schools TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund today announced the launch of a $200,000 paid media campaign opposing HB 7093/SB 7030,…
April 8, 2019
Missouri Moms Demand Action, Everytown Criticize Missouri House for Advancing Legislation to Arm Faculty and Allow Concealed Handguns on College Campuses
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, criticized the Missouri House of Representatives for advancing HB 575, legislation that would allow colleges to arm faculty…
April 5, 2019
4 Days and Counting: The Pressure is on for Maryland Lawmakers to Pass Life-Saving Background Check Legislation
Monday will mark the end of the legislative session in Maryland and the last chance for lawmakers to advance HB 786, legislation to require background checks on all sales of rifles and shotguns in the state. Under current Maryland law,…
April 5, 2019
In A Stunning Rebuke to the NRA, 33 House Republicans Vote to Pass VAWA
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 263-158 in favor of H.R. 1585, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019, bipartisan legislation that includes life-saving provisions to disarm domestic abusers and provide law enforcement important tools to…
April 4, 2019
Why Are Indiana Lawmakers Pushing to Roll Back Gun Laws That Protect Indiana Schools?
On Tuesday, the Indiana House of Representatives passed SB 119, legislation that would roll back state law to allow civilians to carry loaded handguns throughout Indiana’s K-12 schools. And as if that weren’t concerning enough, nearly identical language is now…
April 4, 2019
Victory for the Safety of Women: U.S. House Passes the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
Today, the House Voted 263-158 in Favor of H.R. 1585, Bipartisan Legislation That Includes Life-Saving Provisions to Disarm Domestic Abusers and Provide Law Enforcement Important Tools to Intervene When Domestic Abusers Try to Illegally Obtain Guns WASHINGTON– Everytown for…
April 4, 2019
Texas Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond After Texas Senate Passes Bill Expanding the Number of Armed Teachers in Schools
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following response after the Texas Senate voted to advance SB 244, which would increase the number…
April 4, 2019
New Hampshire Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud New Hampshire House for Passing Legislation to Prohibit Guns in K-12 Schools
CONCORD, N.H. – The New Hampshire chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, applauded the New Hampshire House of Representatives for advancing HB 564, legislation that would keep guns out of…
April 4, 2019
Idaho Moms Demand Action, Everytown Criticize Governor Little’s Decision to Sign Dangerous Gun Bill
HB 206 Will Make it Legal for 18-20-Year-Olds to Carry Concealed, Loaded Handguns in Idaho Cities Without Getting a Permit or Completing Gun Safety Training BOISE, Id. – The Idaho chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in…
April 3, 2019
Tennessee Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, Everytown Respond After House Subcommittee Passes Dangerous Bill That Would Increase the Number of Guns in Schools
HB 1380 Would Force Schools to Allow Almost Any School Employee With a Permit to Carry a Concealed, Loaded Handgun on School Grounds NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and…
April 3, 2019
Texas Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond After Senate Passes Reckless Bill That Would Threaten School Safety
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following response after the Senate voted to advance SB 406, which would expand the dangerous School…
April 2, 2019
North Dakota Moms Demand Action, Everytown Urge Governor to Veto Dangerous Bill That Would Let Schools Arm Teachers and Other School Staff
BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement after the North Dakota House of Representatives passed HB 1332, legislation that…
April 2, 2019
“Latest Outrage:” Columbus Dispatch Editorializes Against Dangerous Permitless Carry Legislation
Today, The Columbus Dispatch came out against legislation introduced Friday that would dismantle Ohio’s law requiring a permit to carry a concealed handgun in public. As the editorial board emphasized: “If House Bill 174 passes, any…
April 2, 2019
Indiana Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond After Indiana House Passes Dangerous Bill to Let Civilians Carry Guns in Indiana Schools
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement after the Indiana House of Representatives passed legislation that would roll back state law to…
April 2, 2019
Everytown, Moms Demand Action Statement as House Prepares to Vote on the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
On Wednesday, the House Will Vote on H.R. 1585, Bipartisan Legislation That Would Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act H.R. 1585 Contains Life-Saving Provisions toDisarm Domestic Abusers and Provide Law Enforcement Important Tools to Intervene When Domestic Abusers…
April 2, 2019
Montana Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond After Senate Passes Dangerous Bill That Would Gut Local Authority to Pass Public Safety Laws
HB 325 and HB 357 Would Allow Guns in Public Parks and K-12 Schools and Strip Local Governments of Their Authority to Pass Common-Sense Gun Safety Laws HELENA, Mont. – The Montana chapter of Moms Demand Action…
April 2, 2019
North Dakota Senators Just Rejected a Dangerous Gun Bill, But a Similar Measure Is Headed to Gov. Burgum’s Desk
On Monday, the North Dakota Senate voted 36-11 to reject HB 1206, which would have allowed more people to carry loaded handguns in K-12 schools, college buildings, and sporting events. In opposing the measure, senators seemed to recognize the…
April 2, 2019
Pennsylvania Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Pittsburgh City Council for Passing Gun Violence Prevention Ordinances
PITTSBURGH – The Pennsylvania chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement praising the Pittsburgh City Council for passing a package of gun safety ordinances. “I am so…
April 1, 2019
New Study Offers Evidence Background Checks Laws Work; Reduce Homicides by 10 Percent
I want to make sure you saw the new research out last week that analyzed the relationship between 10 state-level firearm laws on homicide and suicide rates over a 26-year period across 50 states. Among other…
Did you know
Black Americans are nearly twice as likely as white Americans to die from COVID-19 and more than 10 times as likely to die from gun homicide.
Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, “Gun Violence and COVID-19 in 2020: A Year of Colliding Crises,” May 7, 2021, https://everytownresearch.org/report/gun-violence-and-covid-19-in-2020-a-year-of-colliding-crises/.
