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Reporter, Nine-Year-Old Shot and Killed, Photojournalist and Mother Shot and Wounded Near Scene of Firearm Homicide Investigation in Pine Hills, Florida; Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
Media Was Responding to the Scene of a Firearm Homicide Investigation Where a Woman Was Found Shot and Killed Earlier in the Day PINE HILLS, Fla. – Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students…
February 21, 2023
Another Holiday Weekend in America Marred by Deadly Gun Violence After String of Shootings Across the Country
This Presidents Day weekend marked another deadly holiday weekend in the United States following a string of shootings across the country. Among those killed were a police officer in Philadelphia, a Catholic bishop in…
February 21, 2023
Florida Senate Committee Advances Dangerous Legislation Allowing Permitless Carry; Florida Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
The Florida 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 Senate Republicans passing permitless carry in the Criminal Justice Committee. Permitless carry…
February 17, 2023
Healey Administration Announces Training Program For Law Enforcement To Hold Gun Dealers Accountable, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Applaud
The Massachusetts chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement applauding Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS), and the…
February 17, 2023
VIDEO RECORDING: Illinois Congresswoman Robin Kelly Joins Everytown and Community Violence Intervention Leaders for a Virtual Discussion on Innovative Public Safety Initiatives
You can watch a recording of yesterday’s panel discussion HERE NEW YORK – Yesterday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) joined Everytown for Gun Safety Managing Director of Community Safety Initiatives, Michael-Sean Spence, Managing Director for Roca Impact…
February 17, 2023
Gun Sense Lawmakers, Gun Violence Survivors, Shannon Watts, and Over 200 Minnesota Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Call for Action on Gun Safety During Annual Advocacy Day, and Celebrate 10 Years of Life-Saving Work in St. Paul
St. Paul, Min. — Today, Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz, St. Paul Mayor Carter, State Senators Erin Maye Quade and Liz Boldon, Minnesota House Majority Leader Jamie Long, State Representatives Cedrick Frazier and Kaohly Vang Her, and over 200 Minneapolis…
February 16, 2023
Gun-Lobby Backed North Carolina Lawmakers Shut Down Gun Sense Policies, Advance Dangerous Legislation; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
The North Carolina chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action issued the following statement after the Senate rejected common-sense gun safety policies, while voting to advance SB 41, a bill to repeal background checks on handgun sales, including…
February 16, 2023
ICYMI: Wisconsin Governor Evers Prioritized Gun Violence Prevention in Proposed Budget Package; Everytown, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action Applaud
Last night, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers released his 2023 proposed budget package, which included extensive gun violence prevention funding. The budget package outlines a plan to protect Wisconsin communities and signals Gov. Evers’ commitment to saving Wisconsin lives. “Gun violence…
February 16, 2023
Over 100 Moms Demand Action Volunteers and Survivors Rally in Frankfort for Gun Safety, and Celebrate of 10 Years Life-Saving Work
Gun safety advocates and champions to rally for lawmakers to oppose dangerous nullification laws and to create an office of gun violence prevention FRANKFORT, Ky. — Today, Kentucky Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action volunteers and survivors, part of Everytown…
February 16, 2023
In Wake of Michigan State University Shooting, And Following Advocacy from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, Michigan Senate Lawmakers Introduce Critical Gun Safety Measures
Just Days after Shooting at MSU, Michigan Senate Introduces Extreme Risk, Background Check, and Secure Storage Legislation LANSING, Mich. – Today, the Michigan chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots…
February 16, 2023
Texas Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting at Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso
The Texas 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 at Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso, Texas yesterday evening. According…
February 16, 2023
Gun-Lobby Backed Arizona Lawmakers Advance Dangerous Legislation Allowing Guns On Campus; Arizona Moms Demand Action, Student Demand Action Respond.
PHOENIX – The Arizona chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action released the following statement after the Arizona Senate Judiciary committee voted to advance SB 1300 — a dangerous piece of legislation that would force public colleges and…
February 16, 2023
Dangerous Gun Bills Rejected By South Dakota Lawmakers; Moms Demand Action Volunteers and Law Enforcement Officials Testified in Opposition of Bills
The Everytown chapters of Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action released the following statement applauding the rejection of three dangerous gun bills in the South Dakota legislature. Today, House Bill 1131, a bill that would prohibit the implementation of…
February 16, 2023
Virginia Senate Passes Tax Credit For Gun Owners Who Buy A Safe; Everytown, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action Applaud
The Virginia chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement applauding the Virginia Senate for passing HB 2387 which would give gun owners the ability…
February 15, 2023
ICYMI: West Virginia House Judiciary Committee Passes Bill Forcing Guns On West Virginia College and University Campuses; Moms Demand Action Show Up Testify To Oppose
Today, West Virginia lawmakers in the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing and advanced SB 10 – a dangerous piece of legislation that would force public colleges and universities to allow hidden, loaded guns on campus. West Virginia law…
February 15, 2023
Everytown Applauds DOJ Awarding Over $200 Million in Red Flag Law Implementation and Crisis Intervention Funding
Investments Come As Part of Biden-Harris Administration’s Implementation of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act WASHINGTON — Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, applauded the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) awarding over $200…
February 15, 2023
Gun Sense Lawmakers, Gun Violence Survivors, Shannon Watts, and Droves of Indiana Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Call for Action on Gun Safety During Annual Advocacy Day, Celebrate 10 Years of Life-Saving Work in Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Ind. — Today, State Senators Andrea Hunley and Fady Qaddoura, Representative Dr. Victoria Garcia-Wilburn, and droves of Indiana Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers, alongside Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts called for action on gun safety…
February 15, 2023
ICYMI: Moms Demand Action Volunteers Testify in Support of Strengthening Concealed Carry Laws Following SCOTUS Bruen Decision.
Today, Hawai‘i lawmakers held hearings, and advanced gun safety legislation in the House Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee where Moms Demand Action volunteers testified in favor of HB 984, a measure sponsored by House Speaker Scott Saiki and is part…
February 14, 2023
Shooting at the Michigan State University Killed Three Students and Wounded Five Others; Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
Michigan State University Shooting Happened on the Eve of Five Year Mark of Parkland High School Mass Shooting, And Fifteen Year Mark of Mass Shooting at Northern Illinois University Newly Elected Gun Sense Majorities in Michigan House, Senate and Governor’s…
February 13, 2023
Gun Lobby-Backed North Carolina Lawmakers are Proposing Repealing the Handgun Background Check System. What to Know:
Tomorrow, lawmakers in the House and Senate will hold hearings on legislative proposals to repeal the handgun background check law that has been on the books in North Carolina since 1919. The current statute requires a permit before a North…
February 13, 2023
Gun Sense Lawmakers, Gun Violence Survivors, and Over 100 Kansas Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Call for Action on Gun Safety During Annual Advocacy Day, Celebrate 10 Years of Life-Saving Work in Topeka
Topeka, Kan. — Today, State Senator Oletha Faust-Goudeau, Representatives Linda Featherston and Joella Hoye, and over 100 Moms Demand Action volunteers called for action on gun safety during their annual advocacy day in Topeka. This year’s advocacy day coincides with…
February 10, 2023
Kansas Lawmakers Advance Ineffective NRA “Eddie Eagle” Educational Programming, Despite broad Spectrum Opposition from Educational Professionals and Associations
The Kansas chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement after Kansas lawmakers advanced Senate Bill 116, a bill to require children enrolled in firearm…
February 10, 2023
Louisiana Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Familicide Shooting in Harvey
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 a shooting Thursday morning in Harvey. According to reports, a mother, a…
February 10, 2023
Once Again, South Dakota Lawmakers Reject Dangerous Legislation to Nullify Federal Gun Laws After Testimony From Moms Demand Action Volunteers, Law Enforcement Officers
The South Dakota chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement after South Dakota lawmakers rejected House Bill 1173, legislation that would make it illegal…
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/.
