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May 9, 2023

New York Senate Passes Legislation That Will Support Survivors and Families of Violence; Everytown, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action Applaud

New York — Today, the New York 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 New York Senate for passing S214A —  legislation…
May 9, 2023

Another Child Senselessly Shot: 14-Year-Old Girl Shot In the Back of the Head By Neighbor While Playing Hide and Seek in Starks, LA; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond

STARKS, La. — The Louisiana 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 in Starks, a rural Louisiana town on Sunday morning. …
May 7, 2023

At Least Eight People Shot and Killed, Seven Others Shot and Wounded, Including Children, at Allen, Texas Mall; Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond

The Shooting Comes Just One Week After the Mass Shooting in Cleveland, Texas Where a Man Shot and Killed Five of His Neighbors, Including an 8-Year-Old ALLEN, Texas. — The Texas chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand…
May 5, 2023

Two People Shot and Killed Outside Hotel Parking Lot In Parole, Maryland; Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond

The Maryland chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in response to a shooting this afternoon outside a Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Parole,…
May 5, 2023

Colorado Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Colorado Lawmakers for Passing Critical Ghost Gun Legislation

Action Comes Just One Week After Colorado Governor Polis Signed Historic Gun Safety Package. DENVER — The Colorado chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following…
May 5, 2023

Everytown Congratulates New Biden-Harris Domestic Policy Council Leadership

WASHINGTON — Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements today congratulating Neera Tanden and Zayn Siddique for their new roles leading the White House Domestic Policy Council (DPC)…
May 5, 2023

New York Lawmakers Make Historic Investment in Public Safety Measures To Fight Gun Violence; Everytown, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action Applaud

New York State Government Will Invest More Than $300 Million in Public Safety Measures to Combat the Gun Violence Epidemic, Including Over $100 Million Will Be Allocated To Community Violence Intervention Programs  New York — Today, the New York chapters…
May 5, 2023

Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Mourn the Killing of Survivor, Advocate, and Moms Demand Action Volunteer Latatia Stewart

Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements in response to the news of the death of Latatia Stewart, a Moms Demand Action volunteer whose life was tragically…
May 5, 2023

ICYMI: Former Republican Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist Calls for Suite of Gun Safety Laws Including Red Flag Laws, Background Checks, Assault Weapons Ban

On Wednesday, former Republican Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist of Tennessee wrote an op-ed in Forbes calling for a number of common-sense gun safety policies, including passing Red Flag laws, background checks on all sales, secure storage requirements, banning assault…
May 5, 2023

Everytown For Gun Safety Endorses 32 Moms Demand Action Volunteers Running For Office

NEW YORK — Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund endorsed 32 Moms Demand Action volunteers running for office across the country. The volunteers endorsed today represent the growing power of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers as…
May 4, 2023

At Least Three People Killed in Shooting in Moultrie, Georgia; Georgia Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond 

The Georgia 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 Moultrie. While details are still emerging, initial reporting shows…
May 3, 2023

At Least One Person Killed, Four Wounded in Shooting in Midtown Atlanta; Georgia Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond 

The Georgia 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 Midtown Atlanta. While details are still emerging, initial reporting…
May 3, 2023

Montana Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Celebrates Defeat of Gun Lobby’s Dangerous Agenda as Senate Adjourns 

HELENA, Mont. –  The Montana 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 Senate failed to pass HB 551. The measure would have…
May 3, 2023

New Hampshire Senator Debra Altschiller, Representative Amy Bradley, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, Gun Violence Survivors, Community Partners, Call for Action on Gun Safety and Celebrate 10 Years of Life-Saving Work During Annual Advocacy Day

Gun Safety Advocates and Champions Rallied At the New Hampshire Statehouse and Spoke With Lawmakers to Advocate for  Life-Saving Gun Safety Legislation To Be Passed Next Legislative Session CONCORD, N.H.  — Today, New Hampshire Moms Demand Action volunteers and Students…
May 3, 2023

Violence Against the Trans Community Continues, Highlighting The Urgent Need for Action on Gun Safety 

With the ongoing attacks against the transgender community, violence against LGBTQ+ communities is once again top of mind. Across the country, LGBTQ+ people — particularly Black transgender women — continue to be disproportionately impacted by acts of gun violence. In…
May 2, 2023

Following Advocacy from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, Oregon House Passes Life-Saving Gun Safety Omnibus Bill  

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statement today after House lawmakers passed HB 2005, an omnibus bill that tackles gun violence in Oregon…
May 2, 2023

Following Advocacy From Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, Delaware Senate Passes Bill Requiring Permit to Purchase Handguns

Last Week Gun Safety Advocates and Champions Rallied for Annual Advocacy Day and Testified in the Senate Judiciary Committee for Lawmakers to pass SB2, a Life-Saving Bill that Would Require a Permit to Purchase a Handgun DOVER, Del. —…
April 28, 2023

Vermont Senate Votes to Pass Gun Suicide Prevention Bill; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud

H.230 Will Require Secure Storage of Firearms, Expand Eligible Petitioners for Extreme Risk Protection Orders and Create a 72-Hour Waiting Period for Firearm Transfers  MONTPELIER, Vt. —The Vermont chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part…
April 28, 2023

VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Surrounded by Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers and Gun Violence Survivors, Colorado Governor Polis Signs Four Historic Gun Safety Bills 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; Colorado Senate Advanced Legislation to Address the Threat of Ghost Guns …
April 28, 2023

New Fox News Polling Confirms Popularity of Gun Safety Laws Among Democrats, Republicans, and Gun Owners

A new nationwide survey conducted by Fox News of registered voters confirmed once again that the vast majority of Americans support strengthening gun safety laws:  87% of Americans support requiring criminal background checks on all gun buyers, including 83%…
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Angela Ferrell-Zabala Named First-Ever Executive Director of Moms Demand Action

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Minnesota House Passes an Extreme Risk Law and Universal Background Checks, Following Hundreds of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Rallying for Gun Safety at Capitol with Gov. Walz, Minnesota Lawmakers

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April 26, 2023

Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee Passes Life-Saving Gun Safety Bills Including, A Red Flag Law, Expanding Background Checks, Requiring Secure Firearm Storage Requirements, and Requiring Reporting of Lost and Stolen Guns

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 applauding the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee for voting to advance life-saving gun safety legislation, including establishing…
April 25, 2023

VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Surrounded by Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, Governor Jay Inslee Signs Slate of Gun Violence Prevention Bills 

Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Advocated Tirelessly In Support of the Legislation Signed by Governor Inslee Washington is the 10th State to Pass Legislation To Prohibit the Sale and Manufacturing of Assault Weapons, Follows Illinois and Delaware…

Did you know

Black Americans represent the majority of gun homicide victims and are 10 times more likely than white Americans to die by gun homicide.