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November 23, 2015

New York Moms, Everytown Survivor Network and Mayor Roach Applaud Congressman King and Congresswoman Lowey’s Effort to Close the Terror Gap

Moms, Survivors, Mayor Roach Joined Congresswoman Lowey’s Press Conference Today in New York City NEW YORK CITY— The New York chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and members of the Everytown Survivor…
November 19, 2015

Everytown and Texas Moms Respond to Anderson County Mass Shooting that Killed Six

14 Mass Shootings in Texas Since 2009; 1 in 10 Mass Shootings in America Since Have Taken Place in Texas TENNESSEE COLONY, TX – The Texas chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown…
November 19, 2015

Bad Week for Arkansas Children: Arkansas Moms Respond to Three Deadly Unintentional Child Shootings This Week

Little Rock, AR – The Arkansas chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement in response to the death of three children in Arkansas in the last…
November 17, 2015

Shaker Heights Mayor Earl Leiken and Ohio Moms Condemn House Passage of Dangerous Guns Everywhere Bill; Urge Senate to Vote ‘No’

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America joined with Shaker Heights Mayor Earl Leiken, a member of the Ohio coalition of Mayors Against Illegal…
November 17, 2015

Maine Moms Demand Action Statement in Response to Bath Supermarket Parking Lot Shooting in which a Woman Was Shot in the Head

BATH, Maine – Maine Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense today released the following statement responding to the news that 22-year-old Chelsea Jones was unintentionally shot in the head in the parking lot of a Shaw’s…
November 17, 2015

Everytown Survivor Network and Florida Moms Demand Action Statement in Response to Jacksonville Shooting

The Florida Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statements in response to a domestic violence shooting that occurred Friday afternoon in a…
November 12, 2015

New Research: States with Background Checks Experience Fewer Mass Shootings

States that Have Closed Background Check Loophole Saw 52 Percent Fewer Mass Shootings Between January 2009 and July 2015 than States that Did Not NEW YORK – Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund today released new research showing that, controlling…
November 12, 2015

Everytown For Gun Safety Releases New Research, Gives President Obama Evidence He Needs to Take Executive Action to Reduce Gun Violence

Unprecedented Research Shows that Unlicensed Sellers Who Sell 25 or More Guns in a Year Are Likely Dealing Guns in Violation of Federal Law For the First Time, Report Links Selling 25 Guns Per Year to Background Check Requirement and…
November 11, 2015

New Analysis of FBI Data Reveals That More than Half of Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Shot to Death Since 1980 Were Murdered by People Likely Prohibited from Possessing Guns

Nevada Background Check Initiative, Slated for November 2016 Ballot, Seeks to Protect Law Enforcement by Preventing Convicted Felons and Other Dangerous People from Getting Guns Research Shows Background Checks Save Officers’ Lives NEW YORK – A…
November 10, 2015

New Jersey Moms Demand Action Issues Statements On Governor Christie’s Veto Of Bipartisan Senate Bill 2786/Assembly Bill 4218

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today criticized Governor Christie for his veto of Senate Bill 2786/Assembly Bill 4218. Sponsored by Senator Loretta…
November 7, 2015

Michigan Moms Respond to Unintentional Child Shooting in Troy

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – In response to yesterday’s reports that while sitting in the car outside of a Kroger as his mother loaded groceries into the car, a four-year-old boy found his mother’s loaded handgun in…
November 5, 2015

Everytown Survivor Network and Colorado Moms Demand Action Statement in Response to Colorado Springs Shooting

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. –The Everytown Survivor Network and the Colorado chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America released the following statements in response to the shooting in Colorado Springs in which the shooter…
November 5, 2015

Maine Moms Demand Action Statement in Response to Murder of Three People Shot and Killed in Oakland Last Night

BRUNSWICK, Maine – Maine Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense today released the following statements responding to the news that three people were shot and killed at a home in Oakland Wednesday night, before the gunman…
November 4, 2015

How to Keep Openly Carried Handguns Out of Your Business

Beginning on January 1, 2016, it will be legal for people in Texas to carry openly displayed handguns in public. But as the owner or manager of private property, you still have the right to keep guns out of your…
November 4, 2015

Mayor Bernero, Michigan Health and Hospital Association, Michigan Parent Teacher Association and Michigan Moms Urge Lawmakers to Oppose SB 442, Dangerous “Guns Everywhere” Bill

LANSING, Mich. —The Michigan chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, a member of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, stood with the Michigan Health and Hospital…
November 3, 2015

NRA Defeat in Northern Virginia: Gun Sense Victory For Jeremy McPike In SD 29

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – In the latest victory for gun safety, Everytown tonight released the following statements in response to voters electing Jeremy McPike to Virginia’s 29th Senate District in the National Rifle Association’s backyard. Everytown made gun safety a key…
October 19, 2015

Everytown, Montana Moms Release Polling Showing Overwhelming Majority of Missoulians, Including Gun Owners, Support Criminal Background Checks on All Gun Sales

New Polling Reveals 80 Percent of City Residents and 82 Percent of Missoula’s Gun-Owning Households Support Requiring Criminal Background Checks on All Gun Sales; City Council to Hold Hearing on Background Check Ordinance Tonight More Than 1,000 Missoulians Sign…
October 15, 2015

Maine Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense Cleared to Begin Gathering Signatures to Qualify Maine Background Check Initiative for November 2016 Ballot

Secretary of State Approves Petition for Circulation; Moms, Gun Violence Survivors, and Other Maine Citizens to Begin Gathering Signatures This Weekend for Ballot Measure Requiring Criminal Background Checks for All Gun Sales AUGUSTA, Maine – The Secretary of State has…
October 14, 2015

Everytown For Gun Safety Releases Statements After First Question On Gun Safety At Democratic Debate

NEW YORK, N.Y.— After the first question on gun safety at tonight’s Democratic debate, Everytown for Gun Safety released the following statements. STATEMENT FROM SHANNON WATTS, FOUNDER OF MOMS DEMAND ACTION FOR GUN SENSE IN AMERICA, A PART OF…
October 13, 2015

Michigan Moms Urge Lawmakers to Vote ‘No’ on Guns in Schools

Today: Senate Judiciary Hearing on Guns in Schools Bill, S 442 Moms, Teachers, Retired Law Enforcement Testify in Opposition to Allowing Guns in K-12 Schools and College Dorms and Classrooms LANSING, Mich. — Members of the Michigan chapter…
October 13, 2015

Julianne Moore and Over 80 Cultural Influencers Join Everytown for Gun Safety to Rally Creative Community Around Ending Gun Violence

NEW YORK CITY — Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention non-profit in the country with more than three million supporters, and Julianne Moore today announced the launch of the Everytown Creative Council –…
October 9, 2015

Texas Moms Demand Action Respond to Deadly

TSU Shooting is the Second Campus Shooting Today, Third Shooting at TSU in Three Months HOUSTON— In response to reports of today’s shooting at Texas Southern University in Houston in which a gunman fatally shot one…
October 9, 2015

Arizona Moms Demand Action and Everytown Survivor Network Statement in Response to Deadly Shooting at Northern Arizona University’s Flagstaff Campus

Northern Arizona University is 144th School Shooting Since Sandy Hook, At Least the 47th School Shooting this Year PHOENIX, Ariz.— In response to reports of today’s early morning shooting at Northern…
October 8, 2015

Everytown Statement on Senate Democrats Push for Action on Gun Violence

In response to more than 20 Democratic members of the Senate gathering on the east steps of the United States Capitol today to call for action to prevent gun violence, Everytown for Gun Safety, the nation’s largest gun violence prevention…

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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.