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September 29, 2023

Everytown Statement on Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein

WASHINGTON — Today, Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein: “Senator Feinstein was a trailblazing champion for the gun safety movement,…
September 28, 2023

Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Hate Fueled Shooting of Indigenous Man in New Mexico, Second Related Oñate Statue Shooting in the State

ESPAÑOLA, N.M. — The New Mexico chapters of Moms Demand Action and Student Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement in response to a shooting at a rally in Española, New Mexico…
September 28, 2023

Michigan Lawmakers Advance Legislation To Help Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Domestic Abusers, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Call on Them to Pass With Urgency

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan chapters of Moms Demand Action and Student Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statements applauding Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee lawmakers for advancing a critical gun violence prevention…
September 28, 2023

Everytown for Gun Safety Endorses 21 Moms Demand Action Volunteers Running for Office 

NEW YORK — Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund endorsed 21 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…
September 27, 2023

NEW POLL: There is Overwhelming Bipartisan Support for Stronger Gun Safety Laws in Massachusetts

84% of Respondents, including 78% of Gun Owners, Supported Prohibiting the Sale And Possession of Ghost Guns and 84% Supported Increased Training Requirements for Those Seeking to Obtain a License to Carry 68% of Respondents – Including a Majority From…
September 22, 2023

Kansas Chapter of Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Fatal Self-Inflicted Shooting of 14-Year-Old Jaylee Chillson

AURORA, Kan.  – The Kansas chapters of Moms Demand Action and Student Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement in response to the fatal self-inflicted shooting of 14-year-old Jaylee Chillson. According to…
September 22, 2023

Rep. Lucy McBath and Moms Demand Executive Director Angela Ferrell-Zabala Host Panel Featuring Gun Safety Leaders at the CBCF Annual Legislative Conference

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA-7) and Moms Demand Action executive director Angela Ferrell-Zabala hosted a panel at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference to discuss how Black leaders at every level of government are working to…
September 21, 2023

 Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Biden-Harris Administration for Launching White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention; Herald Commitment to Gun Safety as Key Administration Priority

Rob Wilcox, Everytown for Gun Safety’s Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs and Greg Jackson, Executive Director of the Community Justice Action Fund, Announced as Deputy Directors of Newly Formed White House Office  WASHINGTON — Everytown for Gun Safety Action…
September 21, 2023

Action During Suicide Prevention Month: Wisconsin Legislators Advance Gun Suicide Prevention Bill

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin chapters of Moms Demand Action and Student Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statements applauding Wisconsin Senate lawmakers for voting to advance Senate Bill 205, gun…
September 15, 2023

Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Celebrate Historic Legislative Session in California and Urge Governor Gavin Newsom to Sign Gun Safety Measures Into Law 

Since the Start of Session, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers have  Rallied, Testified, and Sent over 20,000 Emails and Made Over 2,000 Calls Urging Lawmakers to Pass Gun Violence Prevention Legislation   SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Moms Demand…
September 14, 2023

As Students Head Back to School in Louisiana, Shooting at a High School In Greensburg Where One  Student Was Killed is Tragic Reminder of Gun Violence Terrorizing Kids and Schools

As students head back to school each year, they face the risk of gun violence and it has become harder for parents and students to feel safe. Students are being forced to normalize learning in constant fear of gunfire ringing…
September 13, 2023

Everytown for Gun Safety Applauds Reintroduction of the Disarm Hate Act

WASHINGTON – Today, Everytown for Gun Safety released the following statements applauding Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16), and Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL-10) for reintroducing the Disarm Hate Act — legislation that would prohibit people convicted of misdemeanor…
September 13, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL UNDERGOES SECOND ACTIVE SHOOTER LOCKDOWN IN TWO WEEKS; STUDENTS DEMAND ACTION AND MOMS DEMAND ACTION RESPOND

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – 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 statement in response to an active shooter situation Wednesday afternoon on the…
September 13, 2023

EVERYTOWN COMMUNITY SAFETY FUND AWARDS $2.35 MILLION TO 35 COMMUNITY-BASED VIOLENCE INTERVENTION ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP SUSTAIN CRITICAL GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION WORK NATIONWIDE, SURPASSING $10 MILLION TO 117 ORGANIZATIONS IN 67 CITIES SINCE 2019

Everytown Awards $1.5 Million in New Grants to 15 Community Violence Intervention Organizations; $600,000 in Sustainer Grants to 15 Existing Grantees; $250,000 in a Newly Launched Innovation Grant Program to Five Organizations with an Innovative Gun Violence Prevention, Intervention or…
September 11, 2023

VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Following Tireless Advocacy by Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, California Legislature Passes Measure to Strengthen Concealed Carry Laws 

Since the Introduction of SB 2, Moms Demand Action and Student Demand Action Volunteers Have been on the Forefront of Advocating for the Passage of this Bill, Testifying and Sent over 4,000 Emails and Messages Actions to Contact Lawmakers  SACRAMENTO,…
September 8, 2023

Members of Congress Highlight Gun Safety Policies During Gun Violence Prevention Week of Action

WASHINGTON — This week, as part of the Gun Violence Prevention Week of Action, members of Congress participated in in-district events across the country to highlight the life-saving impact of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). This landmark law —…
September 7, 2023

VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Following Tireless Advocacy from Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Volunteers California Senate Passes The Gun Violence Prevention and School Safety Act

Since the Bill’s Introduction, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers have Testified, Sent over 13,000 Emails and Made Over 2,000 Calls to Lawmakers to Urge its Passage  SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action,…
September 7, 2023

Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Giffords, Brady Applaud Michigan Lawmakers for Introducing Legislation To Keep Gun Out of the Hands of Domestic Abusers, Call on Them to Pass With Urgency

LANSING, Mich. – Today, Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, GIFFORDS, and Brady, released the following statements applauding the Michigan lawmakers for introducing a critical gun violence prevention bill aimed at disarming domestic abusers. Senate Bills 471/472 and…
September 7, 2023

ATF’s Proposed Rule to Close Online and Gun Show Loophole: What You Need to Know

Last week, the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) turned President Biden’s clear, strong executive action on background checks into action, issuing a life-saving new proposed rule that will expand background…
September 5, 2023

Following Recent Gun Violence, Massachusetts Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Urge Lawmakers to Take Action on Gun Safety as Lawmakers Return to Beacon Hill

BOSTON – The Massachusetts chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statement urging lawmakers to take action on gun safety as lawmakers return to Beacon Hill…
September 1, 2023

Fatal Police Shooting of 21-Year-Old Pregnant Black Woman, Ta’Kiya Young, Once Again Highlights Need to Take Action on Gun Violence By Police

Today, Ohio authorities released official bodycam footage showing 21-year-old Ta’Kiya Young being shot and killed by Ohio police officers on August 24. In the video, Young, who was pregnant, is heard asking police officers “are you going to shoot…
September 1, 2023

WHAT’S AT STAKE TODAY: Senate Appropriations Committee Considers the Gun Violence Prevention and School Safety Act

Today, lawmakers in the Senate Appropriations Committee will consider The Gun Violence Prevention and School Safety Act (AB 28). The measure, introduced by gun sense champion California State Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, seeks to establish the Gun Violence Prevention and…
September 1, 2023

As Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Begins, Gun Safety Advocates Continue Fight To End Preventable Public Health Crisis of Gun Suicide

Resources for Journalists on Responsibly Covering Gun Suicide are Available Here  As September begins and  marks the start of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Everytown, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action recommit to honoring gun suicide survivors and advocating…
August 31, 2023

Everytown, Moms Demand Action Applaud ATF’s Proposed Rule Closing Gun Seller Loophole

Following March Executive Action from Biden-Harris Administration, ATF Proposed Rule Moves United States Closer to Universal Background Checks WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) turned President Biden’s clear, strong…

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.