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Oregon Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud House Passage of Extreme Risk Protection Order Legislation; Urge Legislature to Prioritize Gun Safety Legislation
Senate Bill 719 Would Allow Courts to Temporarily Prohibit a Person from Having a Gun if Law Enforcement or Immediate Family Members Show That He or She Poses a Danger to Self or Others SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon chapter…
July 6, 2017
Ohio Moms Demand Action, Everytown Criticize Ohio House Passage of Dangerous “Guns Everywhere” Bill
House Bill 233 Would Allow People to Carry Hidden, Loaded Handguns in Ohio Schools, College Campuses, Bars While Drinking Alcohol, and Even on Private Property Where “No Guns Allowed” Signs Are Posted Volunteers with the Ohio…
July 6, 2017
Maine Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Fatal Domestic Violence Shooting in Madison
Everytown Research Shows That More Than Half of the Women Killed with Guns in the U.S. are Killed by Their Partners MADISON, Maine – The Maine chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America,…
July 5, 2017
Ohio Moms Demand Action, Everytown Criticize Committee Vote Advancing Dangerous “Guns Everywhere” Legislation; Urge House to Vote ‘No’ Tomorrow
House Bill 233 Would Allow People to Carry Hidden, Loaded Handguns in Ohio Schools, College Campuses, Bars While Drinking Alcohol and Even on Private Property Where “No Guns Allowed” Signs Are Posted Moms Demand Action Volunteers…
July 5, 2017
ICYMI: Everytown, Moms Demand Action launch ad response to NRA; gun lobby-backed Senators introduce new dangerous silencers bill just before escaping home for July 4 recess
It was a busy Independence Day weekend, and there are a few gun safety-related news items that are worth your attention. First: On Friday, just before escaping town, Sens. Mike Lee and Mike Crapo introduced a new silencers bill that’s…
July 5, 2017
New York Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Fatal Shooting of NYPD Officer in The Bronx
NYPD Officer Miosotis Familia is the 89th Police Officer Shot in the Line of Duty in 2017 and the 21st Police Officer Shot and Killed This Year Her Death Follows Last Week’s Shooting Attack at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital by a Doctor,…
July 5, 2017
Everytown, Moms Demand Action Launch New Ad Ahead of July 4 in Response to NRA’s Fear Mongering, Race-Baiting Ad
Watch the New Ad From Everytown and Moms Demand Action HERE – This Is What Freedom Really Looks Like WASHINGTON – Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense In America launched a…
July 5, 2017
Virginia Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Shooting Death of Transgender Woman in Lynchburg
Ebony Morgan Is at Least the 16th Trans Person Killed Nationwide This Year, Ten of Whom Have Been Shot and Killed; Fifteen Have Been Trans Women of Color LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Virginia chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun…
July 5, 2017
Arkansas Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Shooting at Little Rock Nightclub
Initial Reports Indicate 17 People Shot During a Dispute at a Concert; All Are Expected to Survive Everytown Research (And Visuals) on Gun Violence by the Numbers Available Here LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas chapter…
June 30, 2017
Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Suggestion From White House Spox That Lack of “Morality” is Root Of Chicago Gun Violence
CHICAGO – Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today responded to the suggestion from Principal Deputy White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders…
June 30, 2017
Everytown, Moms Demand Action Respond to Shooting at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital
Initial Reports Indicate One Person was Killed and Several Others Injured by Doctor; Suspect is Dead Everytown Research (And Visuals) on Gun Violence by the Numbers Available Here NEW YORK – The New York chapter of…
June 30, 2017
Texas Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Shooting That Killed One Police Officer and Injured Another
San Antonio Officer Shootings Mark the 106th and 107th Law Enforcement Officials Shot in the Line of Duty in 2017 and the 20th Police Officer Killed by Gun Violence So Far This Year SAN ANTONIO – Today the Texas chapter…
June 30, 2017
Real News: The NRA Just Said They’re “Proud” of Shameful, Race-Baiting Ad
NRA Spokeswoman Dana Loesch Says She’s “Proud” of the Video; Ad Sparking Opposition from Leading Gun Violence Prevention Organizations and Key Influencers WASHINGTON – Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a part of…
June 29, 2017
Hawaii Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Governor Ige for Signing Bill That Will Require Law Enforcement Officials Be Alerted When Criminals Break the Law and Try to Obtain Guns
Hawaii Joins Washington and Tennessee in Passing Laws to Help Law Enforcement Catch People With Dangerous Histories Who Illegally Attempt to Buy Guns House Bill 459 Will Strengthen the Background Check System…
June 29, 2017
Pennsylvania Moms Demand Action, Everytown Denounce State Senate’s Passage Of Bill That Would Allow Guns Into Pennsylvania Schools
SB 383 Would Allow School Districts to Let Staff Carry Guns in Pennsylvania K-12 Schools HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today denounced state senators…
June 29, 2017
Georgia Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Shooting Death of Transgender Woman in Athens
Ava Le’Ray Barrin Is at Least the 15th Trans Person Killed Nationwide This Year, Nine of Whom Have Been Shot and Killed; Fourteen Have Been Trans Women of Color Barrin Is the Youngest Known Trans Person Killed in 2017…
June 28, 2017
Moms Demand Action, Gun Violence Survivor, Everytown Applaud Dear Abby for Acknowledging That Parents Should Ask About the Presence of Guns and How They Are Stored Before Playdates
In Previous Dear Abby Column, Columnist Advised a Mom that It Would Be ‘Off-Putting’ to Ask a Playmate’s Parents if they Owned Guns and if They Were Responsibly Stored Dear Abby Changed Her View After…
June 27, 2017
New Mexico Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud U.S. Conference Of Mayors For Passing Resolution To Oppose National “Concealed Carry Reciprocity” — The NRA’s Top Legislative Priority
U.S. Conference of Mayors Voted to Formally Oppose “Concealed Carry Reciprocity” Legislation During Annual Conference In Miami Last Week’s Pew Survey Found 81 Percent of Americans Oppose Allowing People To Carry Concealed Weapons Without a…
June 27, 2017
California Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Senate Public Safety Committee Passage of Legislation Aimed at Protecting California’s K-12 Students
Assembly Bill 424 Would Close a Dangerous Loophole that Allows School Districts to Authorize People to Bring Guns into California’s K-12 Schools SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown…
June 27, 2017
Indiana Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud U.S. Conference of Mayors for Passing Resolution to Oppose National “Concealed Carry Reciprocity” – The NRA’s Top Legislative Priority
U.S. Conference of Mayors Voted To Formally Oppose “Concealed Carry Reciprocity” Legislation During Annual Conference In Miami Last Week’s Pew Survey Found 81 Percent of Americans Oppose Allowing People To Carry Concealed Weapons Without a Permit…
June 27, 2017
Rhode Island Chapter of Moms Demand Action, Everytown Praise Legislators in House of Representatives for Passing ‘The Protect Rhode Island Families Act’
House Bill 5510 Would Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse; Bill Now Heads to Senate Moms Demand Action Volunteers Have Worked Tirelessly for Three Straight Years to Pass the Legislation PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island chapter of Moms Demand Action…
June 27, 2017
Missouri Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Court Ruling Protecting Public Safety at St. Louis Zoo
ST. LOUIS – The Missouri chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today applauded a St. Louis Circuit Judge’s ruling confirming that firearms may not legally be…
June 27, 2017
Everytown Applauds U.S. Conference Of Mayors For Passing Resolution To Oppose National “Concealed Carry Reciprocity” – The NRA’s Top Legislative Priority
U.S. Conference of Mayors Voted To Formally Oppose “Concealed Carry Reciprocity” Legislation During Annual Conference In Miami Last Week’s Pew Survey Found 81 Percent of Americans Oppose Allowing People To Carry Concealed Weapons Without a Permit…
June 26, 2017
Everytown for Gun Safety Applauds Announcement That Supreme Court Will Let Stand Ninth Circuit Ruling That Upheld San Diego’s Concealed Carry Permit Policy
NEW YORK – Everytown for Gun Safety, the country’s largest gun violence prevention organization, this morning applauded the announcement by the Supreme Court of the United States that it will let stand the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Peruta v. County…
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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.