It's time for gun sense in America

Reports Indicate That at Least 12 People Were Shot and Killed and Four Wounded; Everytown Analysis of Mass Shootings from 2009 to 2017 is Available Here VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Virginia chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement in response to reports that at least 12 were people shot and killed and at least four more were wounded in a shooting at the Virginia beach Municipal Center. Research by Everytown … [Read more...]

Earlier this month, it was reported that Marion Hammer, a longtime NRA board member, former NRA president and NRA lobbyist in Florida received “$270,000 for consulting services and legislative lobbying” the same year of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida that left 17 students and staff dead. In response, Florida State Senator Perry Thurston and State Representative Anna Eskamani are accusing Hammer of “failing to disclose payments as required by … [Read more...]

NEW YORK – Everytown for Gun Safety today responded to a report that former NRA president and current NRA board member, Pete Brownell is resigning from the NRA board of directors. “To see a former NRA president step down from the board is not surprising given the organization's ongoing turmoil,” said John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety. “What would be surprising is if this is the last resignation we see.” Brownell, who is the owner of a major supplier of firearm … [Read more...]

During 2018 Inaugural Program Launch, Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinction Program Recognized More Than 3,000 Candidates in 48 States NEW YORK – Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a part of Everytown, today announced the release of the 2020 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate questionnaire to all major 2020 presidential candidates. Each candidate has until July 3, 2019, to complete and return the questionnaire in order to be … [Read more...]

Michigan Moms Demand Action, Everytown Statement on Detroit Shooting That Left Three People Dead, Including a Transgender Woman LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following response after a shooting Saturday left three people dead, including a transgender woman, on Detroit’s east side. News reports have not named the victims. “This is unacceptable,” said Emily Durbin, volunteer chapter … [Read more...]

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement after the Kansas legislature adjourned without passing HB 2326, legislation that would have automatically recognized out-of-state concealed carry permits in Kansas, allowing people from other states to carry hidden, loaded handguns in Kansas communities — even if they would otherwise be ineligible to do so. The bill was also amended to permit … [Read more...]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, and the Gun Violence Prevention PAC (G-PAC Illinois) today released the following statement after the Illinois House of Representatives voted to pass the Fix the FOID Act, SB 1966, which would close loopholes in state law that make it possible for people prohibited from having firearms to easily access them nonetheless. The bill will now move back to the Illinois Senate for … [Read more...]

On Tuesday, Assemblywoman Jauregui Announced Plans to Introduce Amendments to the Bill that Would Establish an Extreme Risk Law and Require Responsible Storage of Firearms to Prevent Access by Children CARSON CITY, Nev. – Everytown for Gun Safety and the Nevada chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown, today applauded the Senate Judiciary Committee for passing AB291. Assemblywoman Sandra Jauregui introduced amendments to AB291 that would establish an Extreme … [Read more...]

Cities across the country experienced spikes of gun violence over Memorial Day weekend. From armed robberies to shootings in bars and at the beach, these incidents were a sobering reminder of the gun violence that happens every day in this country. A few tragic examples include: In Louisiana, at least 13 people were wounded and five people were shot and killed throughout the weekend in New Orleans. The incidents included two armed robberies, two armed carjackings and two suicides. In New … [Read more...]

Nevada has already come a long way when it comes to gun safety this legislative session. Earlier this year, legislation that will require background checks on all gun sales in the state was passed by the legislature and signed into law by Gov. Sisolak. Now, the legislature is considering adding an Extreme Risk law to the omnibus bill package, AB291. Extreme Risk laws allow families and law enforcement to ask a judge to temporarily suspend a person’s access to guns if there are clear … [Read more...]