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Following Advocacy from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, California Lawmakers Advance Vital Gun Safety Legislation
Since Introduction of the Gun Safety Legislation, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Have Visited Lawmakers, Testified, Phonebanked, and Taken Digital Actions in Favor of the Bills. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action,…
May 24, 2023
Rhode Island Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond After Two People Were Shot and Killed and One Teenage Girl Was Shot and Wounded In Johnston, Rhode Island
The Rhode Island chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in response to a shooting in which two adults were shot and killed and a…
May 24, 2023
Pennsylvania Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond To Shooting of a Student Who was Shot and Killed By Another Student in Pittsburgh
The Pennsylvania chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in response to a student who shot and killed another student outside of a school in…
May 23, 2023
All Eyes on the Senate After Louisiana House Advances Permitless Carry
BATON ROUGE, L.A. – The Louisiana chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in response to the Louisiana House voting to pass HB 131, a…
May 23, 2023
One Year Since the Mass Shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statements
WASHINGTON — Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements today ahead of Wednesday’s one year mark of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, during…
May 22, 2023
Following Advocacy by Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, Pennsylvania House Passes Life-Saving Red Flag Law and Strengthens Background Checks
The House Failed To Pass Legislation that Would Require A Person to Report a Lost or Stolen Firearm and a Bill Requiring Secure Storage of Firearms Is Pending A Vote Harrisburg, Penn— The Pennsylvania chapters of Moms Demand Action and…
May 22, 2023
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Standing With Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers and Gun Violence Survivors, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Signs Historic Extreme Risk Law
Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Rallied at the Capitol, Testified at All Legislative Hearings, Traveled Across the State to Urge Lawmakers to Pass Critical Legislation Gun Sense Trifecta in Michigan, Bolstered by Moms Demand Action Volunteers Who…
May 19, 2023
Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, Maryland Pass Historic Gun Safety Bills this Week, Adding to Long List of States Taking Life-Saving Action on Gun Safety in 2023
Following Historic Electoral Wins in Minnesota and Michigan Where Moms Demand Action Volunteers Ran for Office and Won, Helping to Flip the State Legislatures, Both States Have Passed Life-Saving Background Check and Extreme Risk Laws Last Month, Washington Became the…
May 19, 2023
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Standing With Moms Demand Action Volunteers and Gun Violence Survivors, Minnesota Governor Walz Signs Historic Gun Safety Package into Law
Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Rallied at the Capitol, Testified at All Legislative Hearings, Traveled Across the State to Urge Lawmakers to Pass Critical Legislation Gun Sense Trifecta in Minnesota, Bolstered by Four Moms Demand Action Volunteers…
May 18, 2023
Following Advocacy from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, California Legislature Advances Life-Saving Legislation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement after lawmakers in both chambers voted to advance common-sense gun safety legislation, including a bill to…
May 18, 2023
Following More Than 800 Moms Demand Action Volunteers Rallying at the Capitol, Illinois Lawmakers Pass Critical Legislation to Hold the Firearms Industry Accountable
Illinois Lawmakers Pass Bill to Make it Easier to Sue Bad Actors in the Gun Industry in the Final Days of Legislative Session and Just After Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers and Gun Violence Survivors Gathered in…
May 18, 2023
Lawmakers Fail to Act on Gun Safety as Alaska Legislature Adjourns
JUNEAU, Alaska. — The Alaska chapter of Moms Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement after lawmakers adjourned the legislative session after passing HB 61, a bill that could impede sensible measures to…
May 18, 2023
New York State Assembly Passes Legislation That Will Support Gun Violence Survivors and their Families; Everytown, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action Applaud
Volunteers and Supporters Have Done Over 1500 Digital Campaign Actions Over the Past Two Legislative Sessions Urging Lawmakers to Pass Legislation that will Allow Fair Access to Victim Compensation New York — Today, the New York chapters of Moms Demand…
May 17, 2023
One-Year-Old Boy Unintentionally Shot By Four-Year-Old Brother In Texas
The Texas chapter of Moms Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in response to an unintentional shooting this week in Houston after a four-year-old found an unsecured pistol and shot…
May 17, 2023
Governor Joe Lombardo Vetoes Gun Safety Bills; Nevada Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statement after Governor Joe Lombardo vetoed a trio of gun safety bills. The measures sought to…
May 17, 2023
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Following Advocacy by Arizona Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, Governor Katie Hobbs Vetoes Legislation to Allow Guns on College Campuses
Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Sent over 2300 Emails to Arizona Lawmakers and Governor Katie Hobbs Advocating Against HB 2667 PHOENIX — Today, the Arizona chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of…
May 17, 2023
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Heather Boyd, Everytown-Supported Candidate, Elected to Pennsylvania HD-163, Protecting Gun Sense House Majority
Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund Made $45,000 Contribution to Independent Expenditure Effort to Elect Boyd and Protect Pennsylvania Gun Sense House Majority NEW YORK — Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand…
May 16, 2023
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Following Advocacy From Maryland Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, Maryland Governor Wes Moore Signs Three Life-Saving Gun Safety Bills
Following Hours of Testifying and Digital Campaign efforts by Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers the Maryland General Assembly Passes Critical Legislation to Strengthen Secure Firearm Storage, Strengthen Gun Permitting, Keep Guns out of Sensitive Locations Maryland Joins…
May 16, 2023
Horrific Domestic Violence Shooting in Texas Shows the Danger of Allowing Domestic Abusers to Access Guns
Late last week, reports emerged of a 22-year-old Texas man shooting and killing his partner after she received an abortion. Reports indicate the man was angry about his partner’s choice to get an abortion and therefore shot her.
May 16, 2023
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Following Tireless Advocacy From Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, Minnesota Lawmakers Send Historic Gun Safety Package to Governor Walz
Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Rallied at the Capitol, Testified at All Legislative Hearings, Traveled Across the State to Urge Lawmakers to Pass Critical Legislation Gun Sense Trifecta in Minnesota, Bolstered by Four Moms Demand Action Volunteers…
May 15, 2023
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Following Advocacy from Moms Demand Action, Student Demand Action Volunteers, Nevada Senate Passes Legislation to Prohibit Firearms from Polling Places and Raise the Age to Purchase a Semi-Automatic Rifle and Urge Governor to Sign
This Session Nevada Moms Demand Action Volunteers Have Taken Nearly 800 Digital Actions to Contact Their Lawmakers for the Passage of Gun Safety Measures CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown…
May 15, 2023
Three People Shot and Killed, Multiple Injured, Including Police Officers in Farmington, New Mexico; Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond
FARMINGTON, N.M. – The New Mexico chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statements in response to a mass shooting in Farmington this afternoon. According to…
May 15, 2023
Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Organized More Than 200 Events Nationwide Calling for Congress to Reinstate the Bipartisan Assault Weapons Ban
Fed Up With Devastation From Gun Violence, Gun Safety Advocates Sent Message to Lawmakers This Mother’s Day Weekend With Hundreds of Events Across 48 States and Washington, D.C. NEW YORK — On Saturday, as part of a Mother’s Day of…
May 15, 2023
Missouri Legislature Fails to Pass Dangerous Gun Bills, Adjourning Without Passing Any Gun Lobby Priority Legislation
During the 2023 Legislative Session, Following Advocacy By More Demand Action And Students Demand Action Volunteers, Missouri Lawmakers Blocked Dangerous Gun Legislation, Including Bill to Force Guns into Sensitive Places, Including Places of Worship And Public Transit Session Ends Just…
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/.
