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Fatal Shooting of 4-Year-Old in Detroit a Tragic Reminder That Gun Violence Continues Amid the Pandemic
On Wednesday, a 4-year-old boy, Nathanial Mesiah Roby-Townsend, was shot and killed when someone fired shots into his home in Detroit. According to media reports, Roby-Townsend was taken to a hospital and later died. As COVID-19 continues…
May 21, 2020
Colorado Moms Demand Action Applauds Dismissal of a Lawsuit Challenging Colorado’s Extreme Risk Law
The Colorado chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement after a Denver District Court judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging how Colorado’s extreme risk law was…
May 20, 2020
Governor Brown Releases New Be SMART Video Amid Research Showing Unintentional Shootings Increase During COVID-19
Yesterday, Governor Kate Brown released a new Be SMART PSA on the importance of securely storing firearms while children and families are spending more time at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Brown emphasizes the need to store…
May 20, 2020
Moms Demand Action, Training Grounds Respond to D.C.’s Proposed 2021 Budget
The D.C. chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, and Training Grounds released the following statements after D.C. announced the 2021 proposed budget…
May 19, 2020
Oklahoma Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, Everytown Criticize Gov. Stitt for Signing Preemption Bill
The Oklahoma chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement after Gov. Stitt signed HB 1081, which would prevent Oklahoma cities and…
May 19, 2020
Kentucky Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, Everytown Respond to New Public Safety Steps in the Wake of the Officer-Involved Shooting of Breonna Taylor
The Kentucky 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 new public safety measures announced by Louisville Mayor Greg…
May 19, 2020
NEW: Armed Anti-Social Distancing Protests May Have Spread Virus Widely
According to new reporting by the Guardian, cell phone location data shows protesters attending the anti-social distancing demonstrations often traveled hundreds of miles to and from the protests––raising “the prospect that the protests will play a role in…
May 19, 2020
Fatal Shooting of Cincinnati Third-Grade Student a Tragic Reminder That Gun Violence Continues Amid the Pandemic
On Sunday afternoon, Chase Gilbert, an 8-year-old boy, was shot and killed in an apartment in Cincinnati, according to police reports. Gilbert was a third grade student at Riverview Elementary School and a talented football player, according…
May 19, 2020
Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses 39 Moms Demand Action Volunteer Leaders, Gun Violence Survivors Running for Elected Office
Last Month, Everytown Announced Its First Round of Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidates Distinctions With Hundreds of Volunteers Participating in First-Ever Virtual RallyNEW YORK — Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund endorsed 39 Moms…
May 19, 2020
As Louisiana Gun Violence Continues Amid Coronavirus, Lawmakers Consider Bill That Would Prevent Cities from Enacting Gun Safety Measures
The Louisiana chapter of Moms Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in response to gun violence across the state over the weekend, including a shooting on Saturday that wounded…
May 18, 2020
Moms Demand Action, Everytown Vow to Hold Senators Accountable at the Ballot Box in November for Blocking Background Check and Red Flag Bills
For the Second Year in a Row, the Minnesota Senate Refused to Hold Even a Hearing on the House-Passed Red Flag and Background Check Bills ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota chapter of Moms Demand Action, part of Everytown for…
May 18, 2020
New Poll: Intensity of Support for Gun Safety Measures has Surged Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
New Polling by Everytown and Global Strategy Group Finds Vast Majority of Americans Believe Requiring Background Checks on All Gun Sales and Disarming Domestic Abusers Are Even More Important Now Than Before the PandemicWhen Americans Learn…
May 15, 2020
Victory For Gun Sense: Missouri Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Defeat of Risky Gun Amendments as Legislative Session Closes
Close of Missouri Legislative Session Marks Defeat of Risky AmendmentsInstead of Addressing Elevated Risks of Domestic Violence During Short Session to Address Coronavirus, Missouri House Attempted to Sneak Through Amendments to Arm More Teachers, Punish Local Law Enforcement for Acting…
May 15, 2020
Fatal Shooting of Topeka West Student a Tragic Reminder That Gun Violence Continues Amid the Pandemic
On Tuesday, a Topeka West high school senior, Joheem Meredith, was shot in the parking lot of White Lakes Plaza Apartments. According to police, Meredith was taken to a hospital and later died from his injuries. Meredith’s death…
May 15, 2020
Denver Police Chief: ‘Crime Has Not Been Quarantined During this COVID-19 Crisis’
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered life in many ways, but one thing that continues is gun violence. Many violence prevention workers are still working to stop gun violence in Denver — despite challenges from social distancing restrictions. …
May 14, 2020
California Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Governor Newsom for Including Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program Funding in May Revise Budget
The California chapter of Moms Demand Action, a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement applauding Governor Newsom for including California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program (CalVIP) funding in the 2020-2021 May revise budget: “Gun violence…
May 14, 2020
Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Open Carry Demonstrations Protesting Social Distancing Measures
NEW YORK — Today, Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both a part of Everytown’s grassroots network, responded to open carry demonstrations by extremists opposed to stay-at-home orders issued to protect public health during the COVID-19…
May 14, 2020
Colorado Moms Demand Action Applauds County Court Ruling Upholding the State’s Red Flag Law
The Colorado chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement applauding a Gunnison County Court ruling upholding the constitutionality of Colorado’s red flag law:“This…
May 14, 2020
Ghost Guns Are a Weapon Of Choice For Those Who Can’t Pass a Background Check, New Everytown Research Finds — ATF Has Failed To Regulate Despite Growing Danger
Today, Senators Blumenthal and Murphy Introduced the Untraceable Firearms Act of 2020 to Address the Threat of Ghost GunsOnline Ghost Gun Sellers Report Surging Sales Due to COVID-19 Related Panic-BuyingIn More than…
May 13, 2020
Everytown Making Arizona a Top 2020 Priority with $5 Million ‘Gun Sense Majority: Arizona’ Initiative
Yesterday, Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund and Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced Gun Sense Majority: Arizona — a plan to spend at least $5 million in the Grand Canyon State to elect gun…
May 13, 2020
Louisiana Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, Everytown Respond After Louisiana House Committee Passes Reckless Preemption Bill
HB 140 Would Force Cities to Allow Guns in Recreational Centers Where Children PlayBATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana chapter of Moms Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, today criticized the Louisiana…
May 13, 2020
BREAKING: Amid Surging Gun Sales, DOJ Asks Congress for More Resources to Enforce Background Checks
NEW YORK –– Today, Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action, a part of Everytown’s grassroots network, responded to a report that the Justice Department requested two resources from Congress: 1) “funding to help the…
May 13, 2020
Everytown, Moms Demand Action: Armed Intimidation Never Has A Place In Political Debates – Especially During A Public Health Crisis
Ahead of Thursday’s Third Armed Demonstration At Michigan Statehouse, there have been Reports of Open Threats of Violence against Governor Whitmer and Police NEW YORK – Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun…
May 13, 2020
Milwaukee Domestic Violence Advocate: ‘We are Self-Destructing Right Now’
On Saturday, Milwaukee leaders held a virtual event to discuss the rise in domestic violence in the city and how to prevent the other “state of emergency” of domestic violence while practicing social distancing. According to the Milwaukee Commission on…
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.
