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Everytown Responds to New FBI Data Showing Spike in January Gun Sales Compared to Last Year
Surge in Gun Sales is Overwhelming the Background Check System, Making the Charleston Loophole Even Deadlier — and the Need For Federal Action Even More Urgent Everytown’s Roadmap Detailing how the Biden…
February 1, 2021
As the 2021 Legislative Session Begins Today in Oklahoma, Here’s What to Know About Gun Violence
As the Oklahoma legislature returns to Oklahoma City for the start of the 2021 legislative session, lawmakers will again have the opportunity to pass common-sense gun safety bills. Gun violence prevention is more important than ever in the new year…
February 1, 2021
Re: How “Decades of NRA Fearmongering” “Laid the Groundwork” for Capitol Insurrection
New in-depth reporting this past week, from HuffPost and Salon, has highlighted how “decades of NRA fearmongering” “laid the groundwork” for the armed insurrection at the Capitol on January 6. The reports…
February 1, 2021
More Than 370 Survivors of Gun Violence Unveil Letter to 117th Congress as Third Annual National Gun Violence Survivors Week Kicks Off
Today at 4 PM, Representative Lucy McBath (GA-6) Joins Everytown President John Feinblatt and Students Demand Action Leader Marco Vargas for Virtual Kickoff Discussion; Watch at www.facebook.com/Everytown and on Twitter at @EverytownMoms Demand Action and Students Demand Action…
January 29, 2021
Georgia Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Mayor Johnson and Savannah City Council for Passing Resolution in Support of Repealing ‘Stand Your Ground’
The Georgia chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s volunteer networks, today applauded Savannah Mayor Van Johnson, a member of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, and the Savannah City Council for passing a…
January 29, 2021
In Advance of National Gun Violence Survivors Week, PEOPLE Magazine Releases “PEOPLE Features: Gun Violence Survivor Athletes” Featuring Everytown Athletic Council Sports Greats Discussing Their Experiences as Survivors
Third Annual National Gun Violence Survivors Week Takes Place from February 1-7 In advance of the third Annual National Gun Violence Survivors Week, from February 1-7, PEOPLE Magazine today released People Features: Gun Violence Survivor Athletes, a…
January 29, 2021
In a Rebuke of the NRA, Biden Administration Halts Trump Rule Requiring Large Banks to Provide Capital and Credit to Any Company, Including Gun Manufacturers
NEW YORK –– Today, Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, applauded the Biden administration’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for halting a…
January 29, 2021
Iowa Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Passage of ‘Strict Scrutiny’ Constitutional Amendment in House and Senate
The Iowa chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, the grassroots networks of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement after the Iowa House and Senate advanced SJR 7, a “strict scrutiny” amendment to the Iowa state…
January 28, 2021
Washington Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Senate Law and Justice Committee For Passing a Critical Gun Safety Bill
The Washington chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, the grassroots networks of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statements after the Senate Law and Justice Committee passed SB 5038, which would prohibit the open carry…
January 27, 2021
Everytown, Giffords Unveil New Polling Showing that Voters Want Action on Gun Safety in First 100 Days
Poll Shows that Overwhelming Majorities of the American People –– Including Nearly 90% of Ticket Splitters –– Support Urgent Action on Gun Safety 93% of Americans Support Action to Require Background Checks on All Gun Sales, a Number…
January 26, 2021
Indiana Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Weekend Shooting that Killed Five
The Indiana chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, the grassroots networks of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement following reports of a shooting over the weekend in Indianapolis that killed five…
January 26, 2021
Everytown Renews Calls for Resignation of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene After CNN Reports She “Repeatedly Indicated Support for Executing Prominent Democratic Politicians in 2018 and 2019”
NEW YORK – Everytown for Gun Safety, and Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, Everytown’s grassroots networks, renewed its calls for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) to resign today after newly-uncovered Facebook exchanges from 2018…
January 26, 2021
Missouri Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Movement of Legislation to Nullify Federal Gun Laws
The Missouri chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, the grassroots networks of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement after the Senate General Laws Committee advanced SB 39 and the House General Laws Committee heard HB…
January 26, 2021
Utah House Lawmakers Pass Reckless Permitless Carry Legislation, Gut Suicide Prevention Training
88 % of Americans Agree Permits are Needed Before Carrying a Concealed Gun in Public, and States That Have Weakened Their Firearm Permitting System Have Seen Increases in Violent Crime RatesUtah Has the Eighth Highest Rate of…
January 26, 2021
Montana Senate Committee Advances Reckless Permitless Carry, Guns on Campus Legislation Instead of Proven Solutions to Gun Violence
88 % of Americans Agree Permits are Needed Before Carrying a Concealed Gun in Public, and States That Have Weakened Their Firearm Permitting System Have Seen Increases in Violent Crime RatesThe Bill Allows People to Bring Firearms…
January 26, 2021
South Carolina Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Gun Violence in Rock Hill Which Killed Three Teenagers
The South Carolina chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement after three teenagers were shot and killed in two separate shootings this weekend in…
January 25, 2021
Kansas City Star: Lawmakers Should Focus on Gun Violence Prevention, Covid Relief – Not Nullifying Federal Gun Laws, ‘Unconstitutional Bills that Won’t Solve Anything at All’
This legislative session, Missouri lawmakers are moving forward on SB 39, dangerous nullification legislation that would prohibit Missouri state and local law enforcement from assisting in the enforcement of federal public safety laws. SB 39 would purport to nullify an…
January 21, 2021
Everytown Calls on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to Resign
Conspiracy theory peddling, Sandy Hook denying, Donald Trump apologist and gun extremist belongs nowhere near a position of power NEW YORK – Everytown for Gun Safety, and Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, Everytown’s grassroots networks, called on Rep. Marjorie…
January 21, 2021
BREAKING: Judge Denies NRA’s Effort to Dismiss, Pause, or Transfer NY AG James’ Lawsuit
This Ruling Comes One Week after the NRA Filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in an Attempt to Escape Accountability for Years of Self DealingNRA Faces Steep Legal Consequences and Potential Dissolution Stemming from New York Attorney General…
January 20, 2021
Everytown Congratulates President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Strongest Gun Safety Administration in American History
Biden’s Presidency is a Historic Victory for Gun Safety, and a Colossal Loss for the NRA — Trump’s Largest Outside Backer in 2016The Inauguration Clears Path for Executive Action and Legislation that…
January 19, 2021
As COVID Continues to Exacerbate Gun Violence, Alaska Lawmakers Should Prioritize Gun Violence Prevention in 2021 Legislative Session
As the Alaska legislature returns to Juneau for the start of the 2021 legislative session, lawmakers will again have the opportunity to pass common-sense gun safety bills. Gun violence prevention is more important than ever in the new year as…
January 19, 2021
As COVID Continues to Exacerbate Gun Violence, Utah Lawmakers Should Prioritize Gun Violence Prevention in 2021 Legislative Session
As the Utah legislature returns to Salt Lake City for the start of the 2021 legislative session, lawmakers will again have the opportunity to pass common-sense gun safety bills. Gun violence prevention is more important than ever in the new year…
January 19, 2021
As COVID Continues to Exacerbate Gun Violence, New Mexico Lawmakers Should Prioritize Gun Violence Prevention in 2021 Legislative Session
As the New Mexico legislature returns to Santa Fe for the start of the 2021 legislative session, lawmakers will again have the opportunity to pass common-sense gun safety bills. Gun violence prevention is more important than ever in the new…
January 19, 2021
What People Are Saying About the NRA Filing for Bankrupcy, Fleeing New York in Attempt to Escape Culpability for Years of Illegal SelfDealing
In a Friday afternoon news dump, the NRA announced it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and attempting to reincorporate in Texas. The move comes as the NRA faces steep financial consequences and potential dissolution stemming from a New York…
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/.
