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Everytown, Idaho Moms Urge Governor Otter to Veto Dangerous Bill That Would Dismantle State’s Nearly Century-Old Concealed Carry Permitting System
If Signed into Law, Senate Bill 1389 Would Undo Idaho’s Popular 99-Year-Old Concealed Carry Permitting System, Enabling Individuals to Carry Loaded, Hidden Firearms in Idaho’s Communities Without Any Training, Criminal History Check or Permitting Previous…
March 18, 2016
Everytown and Kentucky Moms Release New Poll Showing That 88 Percent of Kentuckians Oppose Gun Lobby Push to Dismantle Concealed Carry Permit System
SB 257 and HB 531, Currently in Legislative Committees, Would Allow Dangerous People to Carry Hidden, Loaded Handguns in Public with No Training Whatsoever FRANKFORT, Ky.– Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and the Kentucky chapter of Moms Demand Action…
March 17, 2016
Lucy McBath, Mother of Slain Teenager Jordan Davis, Joins Mississippi Moms, Gun Violence Survivors, and Faith Leaders to Urge Lawmakers to Reject Dangerous Permitless Carry Bill
HB 786 Would Allow People to Carry Concealed Handguns in Public with No Permit Including Some Violent Criminals, People with Dangerous Mental Illness 83 Percent of Mississippians—Including 89 Percent of Mississippi Gun Owners—Support Requiring a Permit Before You Carry…
March 16, 2016
Everytown, Idaho Moms Denounce Senate’s Passage of Dangerous Bill That Would Dismantle State’s Nearly Century-Old Concealed Carry Permitting System
Senate Bill 1389 Would Undo Idaho’s Popular 99-Year-Old Concealed Carry Permitting System, Enabling Individuals to Carry Loaded, Hidden Firearms in Idaho’s Communities Without Any Training, Criminal History Check or Permitting; Bill Heads to the House Next for a Vote…
March 16, 2016
Everytown, Arizona Moms Denounce House Committee for Passing Two Dangerous Gun Bills; Legislature Debating Four Bills That Strip Local and State Ability to Prevent Gun Violence
Senate Bills 1266 and 1257 Passed Through the House Judiciary Committee this Morning; Just Yesterday, House Bills 2300 and 2524 Made Gains in the Senate PHOENIX – The Arizona chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America,…
March 16, 2016
Everytown, Rhode Island Moms and Former State Superior Court Justice Applaud Legislators for Introducing Bill to Keep Guns Away From Domestic Abusers Inbox x
Legislation by Senator Harold Metts and Representative Teresa Tanzi Would Close Gaps in Rhode Island Law That Allow Domestic Abusers Access to Guns Previous Everytown Research Found That Rhode Island Courts Ordered Abusers Subject to…
March 14, 2016
Everytown, Idaho Moms Denounce Senate Committee’s Passage of Dangerous Bill that Would Dismantle State’s Concealed Carry Permitting System
Senate Bill 1389 Would Undo Idaho’s Nearly Century-Old Concealed Carry Permitting System, Enabling Individuals to Carry Loaded, Hidden Firearms in Idaho’s Communities Without Any Training, Criminal History Check or Permitting; Heads to Full Senate for a Vote Next Week…
March 11, 2016
POTUS at SXSW: Everytown, Texas Moms Respond to Open Carry Demonstration Near President Obama’s Appearance
Extremist Open Carry Group Plans to Demonstrate Near Obama Event; Comment on Group’s Facebook Page Tells Attendants, “If you get a clear shot, fire for effect!” Austin Volunteers Canvas in Response as Part of Moms…
March 11, 2016
Everytown, Georgia Moms Disappointed in Senate Passage of Guns on Campus Bill, Urge Governor Deal to Veto
Last Week Everytown and the Georgia Chapter of Moms Demand Action Launched TV Ad Opposing Dangerous Bill That Forces Colleges to Allow Guns on Campus HB 859 Ignores 78…
March 11, 2016
Everytown, Oklahoma Moms Denounce House Passage of Dangerous Permitless Carry Gun Bill
HB 3098, Passed by Oklahoma House Yesterday, Would Eliminate Permitting Requirement for Openly Carrying Guns, Allowing Violent Criminals to Carry Guns Openly with No Permit and No Training OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma chapter of Moms Demand Action…
March 11, 2016
Everytown, Utah Moms Applaud Legislature for Defeating Dangerous Permitless Carry Gun Bill
Senate Bill 97 Would Have Dismantled Permitting System by Allowing Individuals to Carry Hidden, Loaded Handguns in Public Without a Permit or Any Training Utah Legislature Adjourned Just Before Midnight SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah chapter…
March 10, 2016
Minnesota Moms, Gun Violence Survivors Applaud Introduction of New Comprehensive Gun Safety Bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and the Everytown Survivor Network, both a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, joined with gun owners, faith leaders, law enforcement officers, county attorneys,…
March 10, 2016
Everytown, Pennsylvania Moms, Wilkinsburg Mayor Respond to Ambush-Style Mass Shooting That Killed Five and Injured Three
Wilkinsburg Incident is the Sixth Mass Shooting Since the Beginning of 2016; At Least 147th Mass Shooting in America Since 2009 Everytown Research (And Visuals) on Gun Violence by the Numbers Available Here WILKINSBURG, Pa.
March 9, 2016
Everytown, Tennessee Moms Applaud Senate Judiciary Committee for Not Passing Permitless Carry Legislation
Dangerous Legislation Removing Permit Requirements for Carrying Handguns in Public Places Does Not Move Out of Senate Judiciary Committee NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee chapter of Moms Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following…
March 9, 2016
Everytown, Maryland Moms Join State Legislators in Backing Trio of Gun Safety Bills
Bills Seek to Close Dangerous Loophole in Existing Background Check Law, Improve Enforcement of Current Gun Laws and Keep Guns Away from Domestic Abusers Moms Demand Action Members to Testify in Support of Bills Later Today in Senate Committee;…
March 9, 2016
Wear Orange 2016 Campaign Launches Ahead of Second National Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 2
“Wear Orange” Inspired by Chicago Teens Who Refused to Be Silent in the Face of Daily Gun Violence; Nearly 70 Partners Already Signed On to #WearOrange “Voices of Orange” Youth Talent Competition Includes Celebrity Judges…
March 8, 2016
Everytown, Alaska Moms Oppose Senate Committee Passage of Bill to Force Colleges and Universities to Allow Guns on Campus At Estimated Cost of $1.3 Million
If Passed and Signed Into Law, Senate Bill 174 Would Make Alaska One of a Handful of States to Force Colleges to Allow Guns on Campus JUNEAU, Ala. – The Alaska chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in…
March 7, 2016
Everytown, Georgia Moms: “Guns, Alcohol, and College Students a Toxic Mix,” in Response to Senate Judiciary Committee Passing Guns on Campus Bill Today
Yesterday, Everytown and the Georgia Chapter of Moms Demand Action Launched TV Ad Opposing Dangerous Bill That Forces Colleges to Allow Guns on Campus HB 859 Would Ignore 78 Percent of…
March 7, 2016
Everytown, Georgia Moms Demand Action Release New Television Ad in Opposition to Dangerous Guns on Campus Bill
TV Ad (Which You Can View Here) Latest Effort in Georgia Moms Campaign to Defeat Dangerous Gun Lobby Bill that Would Force Colleges to Allow Guns on Campus 78 Percent of…
March 5, 2016
Everytown, West Virginia Moms Denounce Legislature’s Move To Dismantle Concealed Carry Permit System By Overriding Governor’s Veto
Polling Shows that 84 Percent of Likely Voters in West Virginia Favor Requiring Permits to Carry Concealed Handguns in Public CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia chapter of Moms Demand Action for…
February 26, 2016
Everytown, Kansas Moms and Gun Violence Survivors Respond to Workplace Shooting in Hesston
Kansas Moms and Survivors Organizing Care Card Events Throughout the State; First Event Tonight in Wichita; Moms and Survivors Available for Media Everytown Research (And Visuals) on Gun Violence by the Numbers Available…
February 25, 2016
Everytown, Mississippi Moms Demand Action Release New Television Ad Opposing HB 786, Which Would Allow Permitless Carry
New poll results show 83% of Mississippians Support Requiring Permits To Carry a Concealed Handgun in Public TV Ad Can Be Seen Here JACKSON, Miss. – Everytown for Gun Safety and…
February 23, 2016
Everytown, Arizona Moms Respond to Phoenix Domestic Violence-Related Mass Shooting That Killed Four
Phoenix Incident is Third Mass Shooting in America Since the Beginning of 2016, At Least the 144th Since 2009 Previous Everytown Research Found More than Half of Mass Shootings are Related to Domestic Violence PHOENIX – The Arizona…
February 22, 2016
Everytown, Moms Demand Action Statement on Final Passage of Legislative Package Proposed by Governor McAuliffe and Gun Lobby
Bills Headed to Governor’s Desk over Objections from Gun Violence Survivors, Gun Safety Advocates Legislation Would Recognize all Concealed Carry Permits in the US; Domestic Violence Bill Lacks Explicit Language Requiring Domestic Abusers to Surrender their Guns NEW YORK…
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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.
