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As the 2025 Legislative Session Gavels In, Washington Lawmakers Must Build on TheirProgress and Pass Gun Safety Measures that Keep Guns Out of the Wrong Hands
Last November, Washington Voters Elected Gun Sense Champions Up and Down the Ballot, Led by Governor Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown OLYMPIA, Wash. — Today, Washington Lawmakers are set to gavel in the 2025 legislative session on the…
January 10, 2025
Everytown and Moms Demand Action Respond to ATF Director Steven Dettelbach’s Resignation
WASHINGTON — Today, after Steven Dettelbach, Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) resigned, Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action released the following statements: “With violent crime at a near 50-year low, we couldn’t…
January 8, 2025
Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Applauds the Illinois Legislature for Passing Legislation to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors from Gun Violence
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Today, the Illinois chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action released the following statements applauding the Illinois legislature for passing Karina’s Bill, legislation to strengthen current law requiring people subject to domestic violence restraining orders…
January 8, 2025
As the 2025 Legislative Session Begins, Colorado Lawmakers Need to Prioritize Legislation to Close the State’s High-Capacity Magazine Ban Loophole
While Colorado Already Has A Ban On High Capacity Magazines, High-Capacity Magazines Are Legally Sold In Every Single State Neighboring Colorado DENVER — As the Colorado General Assembly convenes for the start of the 2025 legislative session, lawmakers will have…
January 8, 2025
As the 2025 Legislative Session Begins, Colorado Lawmakers Need to Prioritize Legislation to Close the State’s High-Capacity Magazine Ban Loophole
While Colorado Already Has A Ban On High Capacity Magazines, High-Capacity Magazines Are Legally Sold In Every Single State Neighboring Colorado DENVER — As the Colorado General Assembly convenes for the start of the 2025 legislative session, lawmakers will have…
January 8, 2025
As Gun Sense Majorities Return to Both Chambers of the Virginia General Assembly, Lawmakers Have the Opportunity to Build on Last Year’s Progress on Gun Safety
Lawmakers Enacted Several Gun Safety Measures With Bipartisan Support Last Year RICHMOND, Va. – As the Virginia General Assembly gavels in for the start of the 2025 legislative session, the Virginia chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action,…
January 7, 2025
After Passing Lifesaving Secure Storage Law Last Session, Rhode Island Lawmakers Head Back to the Legislature With an Opportunity to Build on Their Progress
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Ahead of the Rhode Island legislature returning for the 2025 legislative session, the Rhode Island chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statements.
January 6, 2025
As the 2025 Wisconsin Legislative Session Begins, in the Wake of Deadly Shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, Wisconsin Lawmakers Need to Pass Policy to Keep Guns Out of Kids’ Hands
Deadly Shooting at Abundant Life Christian School Left a Student and Teacher Dead, and Several More Injured; Shooter was a 15-Year-Old Student In Wisconsin an Average of 69 Children and Teens Die by Guns Every Year Moms Demand Action and…
January 6, 2025
As the 2025 Legislative Session Begins, Illinois Lawmakers Need to Prioritize Supporting Gun Violence Survivors by Addressing Cold Case Clearance Rates and Closing Firearm Relinquishment Loopholes for Domestic Abusers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — As the Illinois General Assembly convenes for the start of the 2025 legislative session, lawmakers will have the opportunity to build on the gains made over recent sessions by advancing legislation that would honor gun violence survivors…
January 3, 2025
Building the Bench of Gun Sense Champions: More Than 330 Moms Demand Action Volunteers Won Their Race for Office Up and Down the Ballot in 42 States and Washington, D.C.
Six Moms Demand Action Volunteers Elected to Congress; In 14 States, Five or More Moms Demand Action Volunteers Won Their Statehouse Races WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 2023-2024 election cycle marked a significant milestone, as over 330 of the more than…
January 2, 2025
2025 Already Marked by Tragedy as Gun Violence Devastates New Years Celebrations; Advocates Urge Lawmakers Entering Legislative Sessions to Pass Stronger Gun Safety Measures
On New Years Eve and New Years Day, More Than 200 Shootings Resulted in 78 Deaths and Almost 200 Gun Violence Injuries As States Prepare for Legislative Sessions Across the Country, Gun Safety Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Act with Urgency…
December 20, 2024
Michigan Senate Passes Critical Legislation to Fund Community Violence Intervention Measures and Promote Secure Firearm Storage
Yesterday, the Michigan House Adjourned Without Passing Multiple Critical Gun Violence Prevention Bills up for Floor Votes. LANSING, Mich. — Today, the Michigan chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots…
December 19, 2024
DISAPPOINTING FAILURE TO TAKE ACTION: Coalition of Gun Violence Prevention Groups Issue Statement on Michigan House Adjourning, Failing to Pass Life Saving Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
DISAPPOINTING FAILURE TO TAKE ACTION: Coalition of Gun Violence Prevention Groups Issue Statement on Michigan House Adjourning, Failing to Pass Life Saving Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Michigan Senate Lawmakers Will Have the Opportunity to Take Action and Pass Gun Safety…
December 19, 2024
Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund Announces Political Action Committee To Elect and Defend Gun Sense Candidates in Rhode Island Legislature
NEW YORK – Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund announced a new political action committee (PAC) dedicated to electing and defending gun sense lawmakers in the Rhode Island Legislature in their fight to make Rhode Island communities safer from…
December 19, 2024
New Everytown Report Reveals New Mexico Has the Nation’s Highest Rate of Road Rage Gun Incidents
New Everytown Report Finds, On Average, Someone Was Wounded or Killed in a Road Rage Shooting Every 18 Hours in 2023 As Americans Take to the Road for the Holidays, New Report Sheds Light on Road Rage Shooting Rates and…
December 16, 2024
Coalition of Gun Violence Prevention Group Issue Statement Urging Michigan Lawmakers To Pass Critical Gun Violence Prevention Bills in Last Days of 2024 Legislative Session
LANSING, Mich. — Today, a coalition of gun violence prevention organizations united to issue the following statements, urging Michigan lawmakers to prioritize passing critical gun violence prevention legislation in the last days of the 2024 legislation session. Everytown for Gun…
December 16, 2024
Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, Where At Least Two People Were Killed and Several Wounded
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots network, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements following a shooting this morning at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. While details are still…
December 13, 2024
Michigan State Senators Pass Critical Gun Safety Bills, Including A Ban on Ghost Guns and Rapid Fire Devices
LANSING, Mich. — Today, the Michigan chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement after the Michigan Senate voted to pass two critical gun violence prevention…
December 10, 2024
In the Last Days of 2024 Michigan Legislative Session, Lawmakers Advance Legislation to Ban Ghost Guns and Require Secure Firearm Storage Notifications
Committees Also Held Hearings on Other Gun Safety Legislation, Including Legislation to Hold the Gun Industry Accountable and Empower Gun Violence Victims, and Legislation to Sustain Funding for Critical Community Violence Intervention Work LANSING, Mich. — Today, the Michigan chapters…
December 5, 2024
Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting at Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists in Palermo, California Where Two Kindergarteners Were Shot and Injured
PALERMO, Cal. — Today, Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots network, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements following a shooting yesterday at Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists in Palermo, California, which resulted in…
November 26, 2024
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Governor Kathy Hochul Signs Legislation to Establish School Anti-Violence Education Programs
ALBANY, N.Y. – Today, the New York chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement applauding Governor Kathy Hochul for signing a piece of gun safety…
November 22, 2024
Following Opposition from Students, Staff and Advocates, The University of Wyoming Votes Against Allowing Firearm Carry on Campus; Wyoming Moms Demand Action Respond
CHEYENNE, WY. — The Wyoming chapter of Moms Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, issued the following statement after the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees voted to reject a proposal to allow the concealed…
November 21, 2024
North Carolina Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting of Quanesha Shantel “Cocoa”, Trans Woman Who Was Shot and Killed By Former Partner
GREENSBORO – The North Carolina 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 the shooting of 25-year-old Quanesha Shantel, also known as Cocoa,…
November 19, 2024
Gun Violence Prevention Groups Call on Michigan State Legislature to Pass Life-Saving Gun Safety Bills
As the Michigan Legislature enters lame duck period, coalition of advocates urge House and Senate leadership to prioritize three gun violence prevention bills before end of session Lansing, Michigan, November 14, 2024 — Today, a coalition of gun violence prevention…
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/.
