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Another NRA Defeat: North Carolina Moms Successfully Defend Handgun Background Check Requirement From Gun Lobby-Backed Repeal Effort
NC Legislature Rejects Gun Lobby Attempt to Repeal Background Checks for Handgun Buyers RALEIGH, NC – The North Carolina chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statements today…
July 27, 2015
Louisiana Moms Demand Action, Everytown Reaction to Governor Jindal Calling for Other States to Strengthen Gun Laws
“Let’s Focus on Louisiana, Too” — Louisiana Moms Demand Action Leader NEW ORLEANS – In response to Governor Bobby Jindal’s call for tougher gun laws in other states, the Louisiana chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America,…
July 24, 2015
Louisiana Moms, Aurora Theatre Shooting Survivor Respond to Lafayette Movie Theater Shooting in Which Two Were Killed and Nine Were Injured
NEW ORLEANS — Everytown for Gun Safety today released statements from the Louisiana chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, and from Tom Teves, whose son Alex was killed in the…
July 23, 2015
Georgia Moms, Everytown Respond to Suwanee Domestic-Violence Related Shooting that Killed Three, Including Two Children
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Georgia chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement in response to a shooting that occurred on Wednesday morning…
July 20, 2015
Everytown And Moms Demand Action Launch New Ad Campaign Calling On Congress To Close NRA-Backed Loophole That Allowed Charleston Shooter To Obtain Gun With An Incomplete Background Check
Within One Week, More Than 100,000 People Have Signed Petition Calling on Retailer Cabela’s to Adopt Same Policy; #NoCheckNoSale NEW YORK – Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a…
July 16, 2015
Everytown, Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America Issue Statement in Support of Families Whose Loved Ones Were Killed in Aurora Theater Mass Shooting Nearly Three Years Ago
DENVER – As the verdict in the trial of the accused Aurora shooter is expected and the third anniversary approaches of the mass shooting at a movie theater that killed 12 people and left more than 70 others with life-altering…
July 16, 2015
Everytown, Tennessee Moms Demand Action, and Former Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield Issue Statement on Mass Shooting that Killed Four Military Service Members, Injured Others
CHATANOOGA, Tenn. — Following reports of a shooting near military facilities in Chattanooga today that killed four military service members and injured others, including one law enforcement officer, Everytown for Gun Safety released the following statements:…
July 16, 2015
Everytown, Moms Demand Action Laud Rep. Clyburn’s Legislation to Close Loophole that Allowed Charleston Shooter to Obtain Gun with an Incomplete Background Check
Nearly 100,000 People Have Signed Petition Calling on Retailer Cabela’s to Adopt Same #NoCheckNoSale Policy as Walmart, Big 5 Sporting Goods and Other Responsible Retailers that Refuse to Sell Guns Without Completed Background Check NEW…
July 15, 2015
South Carolina Moms, Everytown Respond to Orangeburg County Shooting that Killed Four, Including Two Children
GREENVILLE, S.C. — The South Carolina chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement in response to a reported mass shooting that occurred…
July 13, 2015
No Check, No Sale: Everytown, Moms Demand Action Call on Congress and Retailers to Close Loophole that Allowed Charleston Shooter to Obtain Gun with an Incomplete Background Check
Nation’s Largest Gun Retailer Walmart Requires Completed Background Check for Sale; Moms Launch Petition Calling on Retailer Cabela’s to Adopt Same Policy; #NoCheckNoSale Everytown to Launch Advertising Campaign Calling on Congress to Close NRA-Backed Loophole Allowing…
July 8, 2015
Everytown and Nebraska Moms Demand Action Statement on Omaha Police Officer Kerrie Orozco Killed with Illegal Gun from Georgia
Gun Used To Kill Officer Sold By Same Georgia Pawn Shop That Sold Gun Used to Kill Two NYPD Officers in December 2014 OMAHA, Neb. — Following recent reports that Omaha police officer Kerrie Orozco…
July 8, 2015
South Carolina Moms, Everytown Respond to York County Shooting that Killed Three People
FORT MILL, S.C. — The South Carolina chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement in response to a domestic violence-related shooting that occurred on Sunday evening…
July 7, 2015
Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Whataburger for Prohibiting Open Carry in its Restaurants Across The Country
Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Whataburger for Prohibiting Open Carry in its Restaurants Across The Country NEW YORK— Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement in response to…
July 6, 2015
New Hampshire Moms, Everytown Applaud Governor Hassan’s Veto of Dangerous Gun Legislation
Governor Hassan’s Veto of SB 116 Preserves Common-Sense Measures to Help Keep Granite Staters Safe 73 Percent of Granite Staters Support Requiring a Permit to Carry Concealed Handguns in Public CONCORD, N.H. – The…
July 1, 2015
Everytown, Moms Demand Action Unveil “Pledge: Not One More” Photo Tribute Series Ahead of July 4th, Featuring Survivors of Gun Violence from Around the Country
Acclaimed Photographer Henry Leutwyler Captures Inspiring Images of Survivors With Their Hands over Their Hearts, Pledging to End the Daily Toll of Gun Violence That Kills 88 Americans and Injures Hundreds More NEW YORK CITY…
June 30, 2015
Everytown, Maine Moms Demand Action Condemn Passage of LD 652, Legislation that Allows People to Carry Concealed Loaded Weapons in Public Without Any Permit or Training
Legislature Passes Dangerous Permitless Carry Bill Despite Opposition from Maine Police Chiefs and Vast Majority of Mainers, Gun Owners AUGUSTA, Maine – Everytown for Gun Safety and the Maine chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun…
June 26, 2015
Shannon Watts, Founder Of Moms Demand Action, To Address 2015 National PTA Convention & Expo On Moms’ Be Smart Campaign
At Least 122 Unintentional Child Shootings Have Occurred This Year Alone; Moms Taking Action with #NotAnAccident Index, BeSMARTforKids.org CHARLOTTE, N.C. – On Saturday, June 27th, Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a part of…
June 25, 2015
Everytown, New Jersey Moms and Mayors Applaud Lawmakers for Passing Life-Saving Domestic Violence Legislation with Bi-Partisan Approval; Urge Governor to Sign Quickly
Today: New Jersey Legislature Passes Legislation Requiring Abusers to Turn In Their Guns (S2786 and A4218) Moms, Mayors, Advocates Call on Governor Christie to Sign Life-Saving Bill Into Law TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey chapter of Moms Demand…
June 25, 2015
National Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath: Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Faith Leaders, Gun Violence Survivors, Mayors and Others are #Risingforcharleston this Weekend in Wake of Mass Shooting
More Than 1,000 Faith Leaders and Members of Religious Communities Have Signed Up to Participate in #RisingforCharleston WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the wake of the tragic mass shooting at Charleston’s Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church that…
June 23, 2015
Everytown For Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, Statement On Renewed Call For Federal Legislation To Keep Guns Out Of Dangerous Hands
Everytown and Moms Echo Call for a Stalled Congress to Follow the Lead of States Around the Country, Fellow Lawmakers, to Require Criminal Background Checks on All Gun Sales Washington, D.C. – In the wake of the tragic mass shooting…
June 22, 2015
Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Uber Policy Change on Guns in Cars
NEW YORK — Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety released the below statement from founder Shannon Watts in response to Uber’s decision to prohibit guns in vehicles: “We applaud Uber and other…
June 18, 2015
Everytown, South Carolina Moms Respond to Mass Shooting in Charleston that Killed Nine
Lucy McBath, Mother of Jordan Davis and Everytown Faith Outreach Leader, Calls for Action to Prevent Gun Violence Previous Everytown Research on Mass Shootings: everytown.org/mass-shootings COLUMBIA, S.C. – Everytown for Gun Safety and the South…
June 16, 2015
Everytown, North Carolina Moms, Gun Violence Survivors Applaud House for Taking Steps to Preserve Background Checks for Handgun Buyers
House Voted to Remove Dangerous Language Attempting to Repeal Background Checks from HB 562 RALEIGH, NC – Tonight, in a victory for gun violence prevention, the North Carolina House of Representatives voted to stop an attempt to repeal background checks…
June 16, 2015
New Report: Rhode Island Domestic Abusers Rarely Required to Turn in Firearms Even When Federal Law Prohibits Possession
From 2012 to 2014, Domestic Abusers Subject to Final Protective Orders Were Ordered to Turn In Firearms Only Five Percent of the Time First-of-its-Kind Report Raises Serious Questions About Safety of Women in Ocean State; Rhode Island Legislature Considers Legislation…
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/.
