It's time for gun sense in America

Today, the House Voted 263-158 in Favor of H.R. 1585, Bipartisan Legislation That Includes Life-Saving Provisions to Disarm Domestic Abusers and Provide Law Enforcement Important Tools to Intervene When Domestic Abusers Try to Illegally Obtain Guns WASHINGTON– Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statements as the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1585, the Violence Against Women … [Read more...]

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following response after the Texas Senate voted to advance SB 244, which would increase the number of school marshals that a school can appoint from one per 200 students — or one per building — to an unlimited number. Yesterday, the Senate passed SB 406, which would allow school marshals who have direct contact with students to carry guns on their person rather than … [Read more...]

CONCORD, N.H. - The New Hampshire chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, applauded the New Hampshire House of Representatives for advancing HB 564, legislation that would keep guns out of K-12 schools in the state. It now heads to the New Hampshire Senate. “Guns don’t belong in our children’s schools. It’s as simple as that,” said Deirdre Reynolds, a volunteer leader with the New Hampshire chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in … [Read more...]

HB 206 Will Make it Legal for 18-20-Year-Olds to Carry Concealed, Loaded Handguns in Idaho Cities Without Getting a Permit or Completing Gun Safety Training BOISE, Id. – The Idaho chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today criticized Gov. Brad Little for signing HB 206, dangerous legislation that will allow 18-20-year-olds to carry concealed, loaded handguns in Idaho cities without getting a permit, or completing gun safety training. … [Read more...]

HB 1380 Would Force Schools to Allow Almost Any School Employee With a Permit to Carry a Concealed, Loaded Handgun on School Grounds NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Students Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following response after the House K-12 Subcommittee voted to advance HB 1380, which would force schools to allow any full-time public school employee with a handgun carry … [Read more...]

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following response after the Senate voted to advance SB 406, which would expand the dangerous School Marshal Program and gut the current law requiring school marshals who have regular direct contact with students to store guns in locked safes, and would instead allow them to carry guns on their person. “It’s baffling that lawmakers are trying to strip gun storage … [Read more...]

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement after the North Dakota House of Representatives passed HB 1332, legislation that would allow schools to arm teachers and other school staff without any obligation to notify parents and community members. “Arming teachers doesn’t make schools safer,” said Cheryl Biller, volunteer chapter leader with the North Dakota chapter of Moms … [Read more...]

Today, The Columbus Dispatch came out against legislation introduced Friday that would dismantle Ohio’s law requiring a permit to carry a concealed handgun in public. As the editorial board emphasized: “If House Bill 174 passes, any pretense of caution will be gone. Anyone who isn’t a convicted felon or otherwise prohibited will be free to hide and carry any legal gun, whether or not he has any idea how it works and what it can do." Permitless carry would lower the bar for who may … [Read more...]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement after the Indiana House of Representatives passed legislation that would roll back state law to allow civilians to carry loaded handguns throughout Indiana’s K-12 schools. The bill, SB 119, now moves back to the Senate. “All of us want to protect Indiana’s schools,” said Rachel Guglielmo, volunteer leader with the Indiana chapter of Moms … [Read more...]

On Wednesday, the House Will Vote on H.R. 1585, Bipartisan Legislation That Would Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act H.R. 1585 Contains Life-Saving Provisions toDisarm Domestic Abusers and Provide Law Enforcement Important Tools to Intervene When Domestic Abusers are Trying to Illegally Obtain Guns WASHINGTON– Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a part of Everytown, released the following statements as the House of Representatives prepares to … [Read more...]