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States Around the Country Continue to Act on Background Checks; U.S. Senate Should Be Next
Just a few months in, 2019 is on its way to being remembered as the year of background checks. Last month, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak signed into law a bill requiring a background check on all gun sales in…
March 11, 2019
Everytown Applauds Bipartisan Members of Congress for Introducing Legislation That Would Notify Law Enforcement When Criminals Try to Purchase Guns
NICS Denial Notification Act Would Give Law Enforcement More Tools to Keep Guns Away From People Who Shouldn’t Have Them Legislation Being Introduced by Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL)…
March 10, 2019
West Virginia Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Defeat of Dangerous Guns on Campus Legislation
HB 2519 Would Have Forced Public Colleges and Universities in West Virginia to Allow Guns on Campuses CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia chapters of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Students Demand Action for Gun Sense…
March 8, 2019
New Mexico Moms Demand Action, Everytown Praise Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for Signing Legislation to Require Background Checks on All Gun Sales
Legislation Closes a Dangerous Gap in Federal Law That Allows Convicted Criminals and Others With Dangerous Histories to Purchase Guns Without a Background Check SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense…
March 7, 2019
Overwhelming Opposition: ‘Guns Everywhere’ Bill Receives More Criticism Than Support at Yesterday’s Hearing
Yesterday, the House General Laws committee heard testimony on HB 258, legislation that would allow people to carry hidden, loaded handguns in Missouri’s most sensitive areas. The legislation would allow more guns in numerous public places they don’t belong —…
March 7, 2019
Utah Moms Demand Action, Everytown Criticize Senate Passage of Dangerous Stand Your Ground Legislation; Urge Governor Herbert to Veto
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today denounced the Senate for passing Stand Your Ground legislation, HB 114. The legislation now heads to Governor…
March 7, 2019
Everytown Reiterates Call for $50 Million in Annual CDC Funding for Gun Violence Research Following Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing on “Public Health Emergency Of Gun Violence”
Last Year, Congress Passed a Spending Bill with Report Language Clarifying Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Authority to Conduct Research on Causes of Gun Violence; But 115th Congress Did Not Appropriate Funding for Gun Violence Research WASHINGTON –…
March 7, 2019
New Polling: 81 Percent of Granite State Residents Support Extreme Risk Protection Order Legislation
CONCORD, N.H. – Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and the New Hampshire chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released new polling conducted by SurveyUSA on behalf…
March 7, 2019
Minnesota Moms Demand Action, Everytown Call on Minnesota Senate Public Safety Committee to Hold Hearings for Two Gun Safety Bills
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today called on the Minnesota Senate Public Safety Committee to hold hearings on two bills that would put…
March 6, 2019
NEW Q POLL: Across Party Lines, Voters Want Background Checks on All Gun Sales
A new Quinnipiac poll finds that voters are united, across party lines, in supporting background checks on all gun sales. The new poll also finds vast majorities of Americans, including Republicans and gun owners, support H.R. 8, the…
March 6, 2019
Everytown, American Medical Association Call for $50 Million in Annual Funding for CDC Research on Gun Violence Ahead of Tomorrow’s Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing on “Public Health Emergency of Gun Violence”
Last Year, Congress Passed a Spending Bill with Report Language Clarifying Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Authority to Conduct Research on Causes of Gun Violence; But 115th Congress Did Not Appropriate Funding for Gun Violence…
March 6, 2019
Minnesota Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Minnesota House Judiciary Committee Passage of Background Check and Red Flag Legislation
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement after a Minnesota House of Representatives committee voted to advance background check (HF…
March 6, 2019
Victory for Gun Sense: New Mexico Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud New Mexico Legislature’s Final Passage of Legislation to Require Background Checks on All Gun Sales
Legislation Would Close a Dangerous Gap in Federal Law That Allows Convicted Criminals and Others With Dangerous Histories to Purchase Guns Without a Background Check SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun…
March 6, 2019
Utah Moms Demand Action, Everytown Denounce Senate Vote to Advance Dangerous Stand Your Ground Legislation
HB 114 Would Let People Shoot to Kill in Public Even if There is a Clear and Safe Alternative SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun…
March 4, 2019
Texas Senate Education Committee to Hear Bills that Would put More Guns in Schools
At 9:00 am tomorrow morning, the Senate Education Committee will hear three reckless bills that would expand allow more teachers and other school staff to be armed in schools: SB 244 would increase the number of school marshals that…
March 4, 2019
Colorado Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Colorado House for Passing Extreme Risk Protection Order Bill
DENVER ― The Colorado chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today responded after the Colorado House of Representatives voted to advance Extreme Risk Protection Order legislation. HB19-1177 would empower…
March 1, 2019
Colorado Editorial Boards Urge Lawmakers to Pass Extreme Risk Protection Order Bill
This week, editorial boards in Denver and Aurora urged lawmakers to pass HB19-1177, which would empower family members and law enforcement officers to ask a judge to temporarily suspend a person’s access to guns if there is documented evidence that…
March 1, 2019
Montana Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond After House Passes Dangerous Bill That Would Allow Schools to Arm Teachers
HB 567 Would Allow any Employee to Become a “School Marshal” and Carry a Firearm on School Property HELENA, Mont. – The Montana chapters of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Students Demand Action for Gun…
March 1, 2019
Kentucky Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to House Vote Passing Dangerous Permitless Carry Legislation
SB 150 Would Allow People to Carry Hidden, Loaded Handguns in Public Without a Permit FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement…
February 28, 2019
Minnesota Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Minnesota House Committee Passage of Red Flag Legislation
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement after a Minnesota House of Representatives committee voted to advance Red Flag legislation…
February 28, 2019
Victory for Gun Sense: U.S. House of Representatives Passes Charleston Loophole Legislation
Today, The House Voted 228-198in Favor of H.R.1112; Legislation That Would Address The “Charleston Loophole” That Allows Licensed Dealers To Sell A Gun After Three Business Days Even If A Background Check Has Not Been Completed WASHINGTON – Everytown…
February 28, 2019
Everytown for Gun Safety Calls on Congress to Pass H.R. 1112, the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
WASHINGTON– Everytown for Gun Safety released the following statement today urging the House to pass H.R. 1112, the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019, a bill that would address the “Charleston loophole” that allows licensed dealers to sell a…
February 27, 2019
Oklahoma Moms Demand Action, Everytown Criticize Gov. Stitt for Signing Permitless Carry Bill
Permitless Carry Is an Incredibly Dangerous Policy That Is Opposed by 81 Percent of Oklahomans OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – The Oklahoma chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the…
February 27, 2019
Tennessee Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond After House Judiciary Committee Passes Bill That Would Gut the Handgun Permitting System’s Training Requirement
HB 1264/SB 705 Would Allow People With no Live-Fire Training to Carry a Concealed Handgun in Public NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety,…
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