The Latest
If you're a member of the media, please send inquiries to [email protected]
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Passage of Assault Weapons Ban in Rhode Island
Critical Legislation Passes on Last Day of Session, After Twelve Consecutive Years of Advocates Campaigning for Passage of Assault Weapons Ban The Policy was Sponsored by Rep. Jason Knight and Sen. Louis DiPalma, Who Were Instrumental in Getting the Bill…
June 20, 2025
Governor Josh Stein Vetoes Reckless Permitless Carry Bill After Republican Leadership Bulldozes Legislation Through Both Chambers
Veto Follows Republican Lawmakers Pushing Permitless Carry Despite Bipartisan Opposition and Broad Public Disapproval in the State RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots…
June 16, 2025
10 Years After the Mass Shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, Everytown, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action Honor Victims and Renew Call for Action
COLUMBIA, S.C.—Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots network, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements marking 10 years since the racist mass shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, where nine Black parishioners were…
June 14, 2025
Two Lawmakers Shot at their Homes in Minnesota, Communities Sheltered in Place; Everytown, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond
Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman Were Shot by Gunman Impersonating a Police Officer ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks,…
June 11, 2025
ICYMI: Lawmakers Introduce Slate of Gun Safety Bills to Protect Ohio Families from Gun Violence
COLUMBUS, OH. — The Ohio chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, issued the following statements after lawmakers presented a slate of gun safety legislation to be introduced during…
June 11, 2025
Defying the Will of the People, Gun Lobby–Backed Lawmakers in North Carolina Ram Through Dangerous Permitless Carry Bill
Gun Safety Advocates United in Opposition as Lawmakers Pass SB 50—Despite 77% of North Carolinians Rejecting Permitless Carry; Bill Now Heads to Governor Stein’s Desk RALEIGH, N.C. — Today, the North Carolina chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students…
June 10, 2025
Déjà Veto: Governor Lombardo Kills All Gun Safety Bills—Again
For the Second Session in a Row, Lombardo Has Vetoed Legislature-Passed Measures to Prohibit Guns at and Around Polling Places, Prohibit Those Convicted of Hate Crimes from Possessing Firearms, and Legislation to Raise the Age to Possess Semiautomatic Firearms to…
June 9, 2025
ICYMI: Albany Chief of Police Brendan Cox Supports Legislation to Stop the Flood of DIY Machine Guns in New York
The Legislature is on its Final Week of Session as Lawmakers Debate Legislation to Stop the Sale of Easily Convertible Pistols into DIY Machine Guns ALBANY, N.Y. — During a virtual press conference hosted by Everytown for Gun Safety this…
June 5, 2025
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Rhode Island House for Passing Legislation to Ban Assault Weapons, Urge Senate to Follow Suit
Vote Comes Day Ahead of National Gun Violence Awareness Day, an Annual Event Dedicated to Honoring the Lives of People in the United States Affected by Gun Violence and Elevating Advocates Who are Demanding an End to Gun Violence by…
June 3, 2025
California Assembly Passes Legislation Prohibiting California Firearms Dealers from Selling Pistols Easily Convertible to Automatic Fire Through the Use of a Glock Switch
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statements following the Assembly passage of AB 1127. The legislation would prohibit gun dealers…
June 3, 2025
After Republicans Prioritized Guns Over Safety, Gun Sense Champions Introduce Life-Saving Omnibus Package to Protect Wisconsin Families from Gun Violence
Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Create an Extreme Risk Protection Order Process, Require Background Checks on all Firearm Transfers, Improve their Secure Storage Law, and More. MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action,…
June 3, 2025
Nevada Senate Passes Legislation Protecting Democracy by Keeping Weapons Away From Polling Places, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Urge Governor Lombardo to Sign
CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statement after the Nevada Senate passed AB 105. The legislation prohibits guns at…
May 27, 2025
2 Killed and 9 Wounded in Memorial Day Shooting in Philadelphia; Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
Law Enforcement Suspects Machine Gun Conversion Device Known as a “Switch” Used in Shooting PHILADELPHIA — Today, the Pennsylvania chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following…
May 23, 2025
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Illinois Legislature Passes the Homicide Data Transparency Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement applauding the Illinois legislature for passing House Bill 1710, the Homicide Data…
May 23, 2025
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Nevada Legislature Passes Legislation to Raise the Age to Purchase and Possess Semiautomatic Weapons
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Last night, the Nevada chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statements after the Nevada legislature voted to pass legislation to raise…
May 22, 2025
Two Israeli Embassy Staff Members Shot and Killed Outside Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C., Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots network, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements after two Israeli Embassy staff members were killed in a shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington,…
May 21, 2025
Republican Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Signs Bipartisan Bill To Ban Glock Switches
Tennessee is the 27th State to Ban Glock Switches; Follows Republican Governors Signing Similar Legislation in Alabama, Mississippi, and Virginia NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Today, the Tennessee chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for…
May 20, 2025
Another Missouri Session Wraps Without the State Taking Any Substantive Action on the Gun Violence
Missouri Has Some Of The Weakest Gun Laws In The Country, Resulting In The Eight Highest Rate Of Gun Deaths In The U.S. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Friday, the Missouri legislature officially wrapped the 2025 legislative session, again, choosing…
May 8, 2025
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Colorado Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applauds Legislature for Passing Historic Number of Gun Safety Bills During the 2025 Legislative Session
Following Countless Hours Spent Testifying, Rallying, And Digital Campaign Efforts by Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, Colorado Ends Session Passing Eight Critical Gun Safety Bills DENVER – Today, as the Colorado legislature sine died their 2025 session,…
May 5, 2025
Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Step Up to Protect Post-Parkland Bipartisan Legislation; Lawmakers Fail to Take Action on Legislation that Could Have Helped Prevent FSU Shooting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the Florida chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statements after Florida’s legislative session came to a close on Friday. For the…
May 3, 2025
THREE STRIKES AND THEY’RE OUT: For Third-Consecutive Year, Governor Katie Hobbs Vetoes Legislation to Protect the Gun Industry by Extending Arizona’s Preemption Law
Since 2023, Governor Katie Hobbs Has Vetoed Dangerous Legislation Aimed at Shielding the Gun Industry from Local Regulations and Accountability PHOENIX — Today, the Arizona chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun…
May 1, 2025
Everytown for Gun Safety and Delaware Chapter of Moms Demand Action Celebrate Governor Matt Meyer’s 100th Day in Office With Signing of Executive Order to Create Delaware Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety
DOVER, De – Today, Everytown for Gun Safety and the Delaware chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, applauded Governor Matt Meyer for signing an Executive Order on his…
May 1, 2025
DEJA VU: Arizona House Passes Reckless Legislation Legalizing Gun Silencers and Forcing Guns on Campus; Arizona Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Urge Governor Katie Hobbs to Veto
In 2023 and 2024, Governor Katie Hobbs Vetoed Similar Measures Aimed at Legalizing Silencers and Forcing College Campuses to Allow Concealed Carry of Firearms PHOENIX — Today, the Arizona chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part…
April 30, 2025
LAWMAKERS CAVE TO GUN LOBBY: Despite Overwhelming Bipartisan Support From Constituents and Gun Safety Advocates, Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Fail to Pass Legislation that Would Have Banned Weapon of Choice for Mass Shooters
Senate Fails its Constituents on SB 401 Despite Polling Showing that 75% of Registered Voters in Hawai’i Support a Ban on the Sale of Military-Style Rifles like AR-15s HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i chapter of Moms Demand Action, part of Everytown…
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.
