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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…
March 8, 2018
‘Gunshine State’ No More: Defeat for the NRA in Florida as Gun Safety Bill Moves to Governor
Yesterday, the Florida legislature did something historic. Days before the legislative session was set to expire, the legislature sent gun violence prevention legislation to the governor’s desk. Among other things, the bill establishes a Red Flag…
March 8, 2018
Minnesota Moms Demand Action, Everytown Thank Governor Dayton for Backing Background Check and Red Flag Proposals
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today thanked Governor Mark Dayton for saying state lawmakers should strengthen state gun laws,…
March 8, 2018
Florida Moms Demand Action, Everytown Commend House Passage of Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today commended members of the House for passing gun violence prevention legislation in the wake of the tragic school…
March 7, 2018
Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action Applaud the Cast of Modern Family for Video Supporting “March for Our Lives”
Video Supports Student-Led “March for Our Lives” Movement and Encourages Americans to Join March for Our Lives Events in Washington, D.C., and Across the Country on March 24th NEW YORK – Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for…
March 6, 2018
New York Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud State Assembly Passage of Extreme Risk Protection Order Legislation
Assembly Bill 8976 Would Empower Families and Law Enforcement to Petition Courts to Temporarily Suspend a Person’s Access to Firearms If They Are a Danger to Themselves or Others NEW YORK – The New York chapter of Moms Demand Action…
March 6, 2018
Washington Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Governor Inslee for Signing Legislation to Ban Bump Stocks
Senate Bill 5992 Will Prohibit Bump Stocks From Being Manufactured, Sold, or Possessed in Washington SEATTLE – The Washington chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today applauded Governor Jay Inslee…
March 6, 2018
Wyoming Moms Demand Action, Everytown, Urge Senate Agricultural Committee to Reject Dangerous “Stand Your Ground” Legislation
HB 168 Would Let People Shoot to Kill in Public Even if There Is a Clear and Safe Alternative CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released…
March 6, 2018
‘March For Our Lives’ Sibling Marches to be Held Across the U.S. and Globally
More Than 400 ‘Sibling Marches’ Already Planned Across All 50 States and Many Cities Outside the U.S. in Support of ‘March for Our Lives’ Movement on March 24; Numbers Expected to Grow Everytown for Gun Safety Providing Grants and Resources…
March 5, 2018
ICYMI: New Sen. Wyden Letter Asks NRA to Answer More Questions About Possible Financial Ties to Russia
In case you missed it, today Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) sent a new letter to the NRA’s general counsel, asking the NRA to clearly answer questions about the “possibility that Russian actors funneled foreign funds into…
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/.
