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March 15, 2018

Wyoming Moms Demand Action, Everytown, Denounce Enactment of Dangerous ‘Stand Your Ground’ Legislation

HB 168 Endangers Traditional Self-Defense Principles and Puts Wyomingites at Risk CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today denounced the enactment of HB 168, a…
March 15, 2018

New York Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Reports of a Fatal Shooting in Brooklyn

Gun Violence by the Numbers (and Visuals) Available Here Early Reports Indicate it May Have Been a Murder-­Suicide NEW YORK – The New York chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense…
March 15, 2018

Everytown Statement One Month After Parkland: As Congress Does Nothing, Students Prepare to March

Today Democratic Lawmakers Joined Students at the Nation’s Capitol; In Less Than Two Weeks, More than 700 Student-Led March for Our Lives Events Will Take Place to Demand Action on Gun Safety Everytown Released…
March 15, 2018

California Moms Demand Action, Everytown, Respond to Reports of Unintentional Shooting in Monterey High School

Reports Indicate Teacher Unintentionally Fired a Gun in His Classroom, Injuring at Least One Student MONTEREY, Calif. – The California chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, responded to…
March 15, 2018

Gun Dealer Licensing Laws Have Been Effective In Other States

In an interview yesterday before vetoing the Gun Dealer Licensing Act, Gov. Bruce Rauner said the bill is unnecessary because of federal regulation and suggested it would not improve public safety. On both counts, he’s incorrect.
March 15, 2018

Idaho Moms Demand Action, Everytown, Denounce House Passage of ‘Stand Your Ground’ Legislation, Urge Governor to Veto

SB 1313 Would Let People Shoot to Kill in Public Even if There Is a Clear and Safe Alternative BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety,…
March 15, 2018

Everytown for Gun Safety Announces First Round of Grant Recipients, Additional City Support for ‘March for Our Lives’ Sibling Marches

More Than 650 Sibling Marches in All 50 States Planned in Support of Student-Led ‘March for Our Lives’ Movement on March 24 Find or Register for a Sibling March at www.MarchforOurLives.com/events NEW YORK – Everytown for…
March 15, 2018

Blocking Progress: Ignoring Growing Calls for Gun Safety Laws, Governor Rauner Says He Will Veto Gun Dealer Licensing Bill

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the statement below after Gov. Bruce Rauner said he will veto a gun dealer licensing bill…
March 15, 2018

This Week Marks One Month Since Parkland Mass Shooting: It’s Time for Congress to Take Bold Action on Gun Safety

Everytown Releases List of Policy Priorities Congress Should Pass After Month of Inaction Since Parkland The White House Plan in Response to Parkland is a Complete Failure of Leadership NEW YORK – Everytown for Gun Safety…
March 15, 2018

Minnesota Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Bipartisan Push to Require Background Checks on All Minnesota Gun Sales

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today applauded the announcement of bipartisan legislation that would require crimibackground checks on all Minnesota gun sales and…
March 15, 2018

Virginia Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Defeat of Dangerous Permitless Carry Legislation

SB 48 and HB 1255 Would Have Allowed Untrained, Unlicensed People to Carry Hidden, Loaded Guns in Public RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, marked…
March 15, 2018

Everytown for Gun Safety Responds to White House Agenda on Guns

NEW YORK – Everytown for Gun Safety released the following statement today after the White House laid out President Trump’s agenda on guns on a conference call with media. The proposals do not include important priorities…
March 12, 2018

Maryland Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud The State House Judiciary Committee For Passing Life Saving Domestic Violence Legislation

HB 1646 Would Close A Dangerous Loophole That Makes It Easy for Convicted Domestic Abusers to Access Guns ANNAPOLIS, M.D.,– The Maryland chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today praised…
March 12, 2018

Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action Respond to White House Call for Firearm Training for School Staff

Everytown for Gun Safety Releases New Fact Sheet on Dangers of Arming School Staff NEW YORK – Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun…
March 10, 2018

Everytown, Moms Demand Action Responds to Announcement That the Justice Department Will Take Regulatory Step to Prohibit Bump Stocks

This Step Comes Weeks After President Trump Ordered the U.S. Justice Department to Propose Regulations That Prohibit Bump Stocks Next Week Marks One Month Since the Mass Shooting in Parkland, Florida in Which 17 People Were Killed and Dozens More…
March 9, 2018

Gov. Daugaard Should Protect South Dakota Schools By Vetoing Dangerous Gun Bill

As Gov. Daugaard considers whether to sign or veto House Bill 1271, I hope your newsroom will cover the ways this bill would undermine public safety in South Dakota schools. HB 1271 would allow teachers, staff and visitors to carry…
March 9, 2018

ICYMI: Mother Jones Uncovers New Details on Connections Between Russia and the NRA

In case you missed it, a new report by Mother Jones uncovers new connections between Russia and the NRA — this time suggesting that the NRA may have profited from its relationship with top Putin ally…
March 9, 2018

Historic Defeat for the Gun Lobby: Everytown, Moms Demand Action Applaud Signing of Tide-Changing Gun Violence Prevention Legislation in Florida

Today, Gov. Scott Signed Gun Violence Prevention Legislation that Includes the Creation of a Red Flag Law and Raises Age to Purchase all Firearms to 21 Legislation Was Introduced Following the Tragic School Shooting in Parkland, Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
March 9, 2018

ICYMI: Kansas Senate Facing Questions About Lack of Progress on Domestic Violence Bill

I wanted to make sure you saw the Kansas City Star’s reporting about a concerning development regarding bipartisan legislation to help keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers. In early February, the Kansas…
March 9, 2018

Utah Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Defeat of “Stand Your Ground” Legislation

HB 129 Would Have Let People Shoot to Kill in Public Even If There Is a Clear and Safe Alternative SALT LAKE CITY – Volunteers with the Utah chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of…
March 9, 2018

Delaware Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud State House Passage of Legislation Prohibiting Bump Stocks

If House Bill 300 Passes the Senate Delaware Has the Potential to be the Third State to Make Bump Stocks Illegal After the Las Vegas Shooting DOVER, Del.– The Delaware chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America,…
March 8, 2018

Dangers of Guns in Schools on Display in Alabama Shooting

Yesterday in Birmingham, Ala., at least two gunshots were fired during dismissal at Huffman High School, killing one student and injuring another. According to the Birmingham police chief, the shots were considered…
March 8, 2018

Idaho Moms Demand Action, Everytown, Denounce House State Affairs Committee Passage Of Dangerous ‘Stand Your Ground’ Legislation

SB 1313 Would Let People Shoot to Kill in Public Even if There Is a Clear and Safe Alternative BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety,…
March 8, 2018

Everytown, Moms Demand Action Applaud Sens. Blumenthal and Graham for Introducing Bipartisan Red Flag Legislation

Reports Indicate There Were Warning Signs Before Parkland Shooter Killed 17 People and Wounded More Than a Dozen Red Flag Laws Can Save Lives by Creating a Way for Family Members and…

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.