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May 1, 2018

New York Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Governor Cuomo For Signing Legislation That Will Help Keep Guns Out Of The Hands Of Domestic Abusers

Legislation Expands Prohibitions and Firearm Surrender Requirements for Domestic Abusers NEW YORK – The New York chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today praised Governor Cuomo for signing legislation…
May 1, 2018

Oklahoma Lawmakers Considering Costly and Dangerous Permitless Carry Bill

As you may already know, lawmakers in Oklahoma City are considering a costly and dangerous permitless carry bill (SB 1212), which would make it legal for Oklahoma residents to carry a loaded handgun in public without getting a permit, passing…
April 30, 2018

Colorado Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Lawmakers for Introducing Red Flag Legislation That Would Create an Extreme Risk Protection Order

Bill Introduced Today is Similar to Laws Enacted by Florida, Vermont and Maryland Since the Parkland Tragedy DENVER – The Colorado chapter of Moms Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today applauded state lawmakers for introducing Red Flag…
April 30, 2018

BREAKING: CNN Reports NRA “Readying for an Investigation” as Connections With Russia Become Harder to Ignore

CNN: “The National Rifle Association Setting Aside Years of Documents Related to its Interactions” With Russian Banker, Politician and Putin Ally Alexander Torshin, Who is Reportedly at the Center of an FBI Probe Into “…
April 30, 2018

Everytown Statement on President Trump Speaking at This Week’s NRA Convention

The NRA Poured More Than $30 Million into Electing President Trump; He Has Addressed Each of the Past Two NRA Conventions NEW YORK – Today, Everytown for Gun Safety released the following statement on reports that President Donald Trump…
April 27, 2018

New House Intelligence Committee Report Sheds New Light on Russia

NRA-Affiliated Operative Reached Out To Trump Campaign: To Pass Along Information From The Kremlin He Said He Could “Discuss in Person or on the Phone” NRA-Affiliated Operative Makes Clear Russians Wanted Meeting with Trump During NRA…
April 26, 2018

The Push To Strengthen Minnesota’s Gun Laws Is Gaining Momentum

Following the release of two polls showing overwhelming support for closing Minnesota’s background check loophole, Minnesota lawmakers are intensifying their efforts to strengthen the state’s gun laws this session. On Wednesday, Sen. Ron Latz (DFL – St. Louis Park)…
April 26, 2018

Louisiana Moms Demand Action, Everytown Criticize Committee Passage of Dangerous Guns in Schools Bill

HB 602 Would Allow Teachers, School Staff and Other Private Individuals in Louisiana to Be Armed in Schools A Volunteer with the Louisiana Chapter of Moms Demand Action Testified Against HB 602 Earlier Today BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana…
April 26, 2018

Connecticut Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Shooting of Transgender Woman in Bridgeport

At Least Eight Transgender People Killed This Year, Five by Gun Violence 2017 Was the Deadliest Year on Record for Transgender People in the U.S. With at Least 28 Killed Nationwide, 20 of Whom Were Shot and Killed; 24 Were…
April 26, 2018

2 More Republican Governors Take Action: Kansas and Maryland Become The Latest States To Strengthen Gun Laws After Parkland

In the past week, Maryland and Kansas have strengthened their gun laws, joining Florida and Vermont on the list of states that have taken action to reduce gun violence since the Parkland tragedy. In Maryland, Gov. Larry Hogan (R)…
April 26, 2018

Victory for Gun Sense: Tennessee Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Defeat of Dangerous Gun Bills This Session, Urge Lawmakers to Do More to End Gun Violence in Wake of Tragedy

Volunteers With the Tennessee Chapter of Moms Demand Action Supported Policymakers and Law Enforcement Officials in Their Efforts to Stop Reckless Gun Bills NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Volunteers with the Tennessee chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America,…
April 26, 2018

Oklahoma Moms Demand Action, Everytown Criticize House for Passing Dangerous Permitless Carry Bill

As Amended, SB 1212 Would Make It Legal for Oklahoma Residents to Carry a Loaded Handgun in Public Without Getting a Permit, Passing a Background Check or Completing Gun Safety Training OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma chapter of Moms Demand…
April 26, 2018

Maine Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond To Fatal Shooting Of A Law Enforcement Officer

NORRIDGEWOCK, Maine. – The Maine chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement in response to reports that Eugene Cole, a Somerset County sheriff’s…
April 25, 2018

Tennessee Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Signing of Bill to Keep Guns Away From People With Dangerous Mental Illnesses

HB 958/SB 834 Will Empower Local Law Enforcement to Prevent Some People With Dangerous Mental Illnesses From Acquiring Guns NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety,…
April 25, 2018

Victory for Gun Safety: Everytown, New York Moms Demand Action Congratulate Gun Sense Champion Shelley Mayer on Special Election Win

Mayer’s Victory Is Latest in String of Victories for Candidates Running on a Gun Violence Prevention Platform in Advance of 2018 Midterm Elections Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorsed Mayer NEW YORK – The Everytown for Gun Safety Action…
April 25, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Will Speak at Next Week’s NRA Convention in Dallas: Everytown Responds

NEW YORK – Today, Everytown for Gun Safety released the following statement after the NRA announced that Vice President Mike Pence will speak at next week’s NRA convention in Dallas. STATEMENT FROM JOHN FEINBLATT, PRESIDENT OF…
April 24, 2018

Victory for Gun Sense: Maryland Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Governor Larry Hogan for Signing Gun Violence Prevention Legislation

HB 1646 Closes a Dangerous Loophole That Makes It Easy for Convicted Domestic Abusers to Access Guns HB 1302 Creates a Red Flag Law That Empowers Family and Law Enforcement to Petition Courts to Temporarily Suspend a Person’s Access to…
April 23, 2018

Ohio Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Gov. Kasich’s Executive Action to Improve Record Reporting to the Background Checks System

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today applauded Gov. John Kasich’s announcement that he is taking executive action to study and improve the state’s reporting…
April 23, 2018

Tennessee Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond To Nashville Area Waffle House Mass Shooting

Shooting Is the 6th Mass Shooting in 2018 — and 182nd Since 2009 Gun Violence by the Numbers (and Visuals) Available Here NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in…
April 20, 2018

Victory for Public Safety: Kansas Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Gov. Colyer for Signing Bipartisan Legislation to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Domestic Abusers

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today applauded Gov. Jeff Colyer for signing HB 2145, a bill that will close gaps in Kansas law that…
April 20, 2018

Florida Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Shooting at Forest High School in Ocala

Reports Indicate One Student Was Shot and Sustained Injuries That Are Not Life Threatening; the Suspected Shooter Is in Custody Shooting Occurred as Countless Students and Teachers Mark National Day of Action Against Gun Violence, and…
April 19, 2018

Florida Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Fatal Shooting of Sheriff’s Deputies

TRENTON, Fla. – The Florida chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement in response to reports that two sheriff’s deputies were shot and…
April 19, 2018

Victory for Gun Sense: Nebraska Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Defeat of Dangerous Gun Bills This Session

LINCOLN, Neb. – Volunteers with the Nebraska chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today applaud state legislators for rejecting two gun bills that would have undermined public safety in…
April 19, 2018

Students Demand Action, Moms Demand Action, Everytown Statement on National Day of Action Against Gun Violence in Schools April 20

WASHINGTON – On Friday, students, educators, parents and community advocates will join together for a National Day of Action Against Gun Violence in Schools. Volunteers with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Students Demand Action, both a…

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Black Americans represent the majority of gun homicide victims and are 10 times more likely than white Americans to die by gun homicide.