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James Cole with his dog

Take It From Me: Gun Violence Can Happen to Anyone

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Bryant at a restaurant

My Son’s Death Was Senseless and Entirely Preventable

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Trese Todd

When My Daughter Became a Victim of Violent Domestic Abuse, I Could No Longer Be Silent

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Tim Beaty holding his young son

My Son Was Living His Dream When a Single Bullet Ended It All

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A candid photo of Sarah Browder smiling

When My Sister Told Her Abusive Husband She Was Leaving Him, He Shot Her to Death

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I was with Aunt Joyce at her home on the night she decided to end her life. I told her I would be back in the morning so we could talk more about whatever was troubling her.

My Beloved Aunt Took Her Life With a Gun. It’s an Image I’ll Never Forget.

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It Took Just 36 Seconds for a Gunman to Shoot My Son 15 Times

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A photo of Jordan looking to the side

I Realized My Son Was Dead When the Hospital Chaplain Asked if We Could Pray

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Johan steers the rudder of his boat

It’s hard to believe I’m talking about our family when I speak about my father-in-law’s shooting death

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Tom and his son, Joe, standing arm-in-arm outside

My Son’s Childhood Friend Premeditated His Brutal Shooting Death

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Christine holds her son, Christopher, when he was much younger

It took 33 hours for me to learn my son had been killed at Pulse nightclub in Orlando

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The Right Place at the Right Time

Survivor Stories
Mar 10, 2019

HB 2519, that would have forced public colleges and universities in West Virginia to allow guns on campuses, was defeated.

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Julvonnia McDowell: ‘I remain hopeful and resilient’

Volunteer Stories

Meet Neil Hester, Everytown Veterans Advisory Council Member and Oklahoma Moms Demand Action Leader

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Meet Gaby Loewenstein, Moms Demand Florida Leader

Volunteer Stories

Meet Diana Loring, National Training Lead and Nevada Legislative Lead

Volunteer Stories

Meet Ms. Baca, New Mexico volunteer and social worker

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Meet Des Harris, Local Group Lead for South Bend

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Meet Marie Delus, New York State Survivor Lead

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Brenda Moss

Survivor Stories, Volunteer Stories

Meet Shannon Watts, Founder of Moms Demand Action

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Jan 31, 2019

Mayor Bowser of Washington D.C. signs gun violence prevention legislation that creates a Red Flag law and prohibits bump stocks in the city

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April 9, 2021

Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Washington Legislature for Passing Legislation to Prevent Police Violence; Bills Now Move to the Governor

The Washington chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement after the Washington House and Senate passed HB 1054, HB 1089, HB 1267, SB 5051 and SB 5259,…
April 9, 2021

Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Gov. Beshear for Signing Legislation to Limit No-Knock Warrants

The Kentucky chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement applauding Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear for signing SB 4, a bill to significantly limit…
April 9, 2021

Everytown Applauds House for Introducing Red Flag Legislation

Red Flag Laws, Also Known as Extreme Risk Laws, Have the Backing of President Biden, Overwhelming Support from the American People, and Bipartisan Support in Congress This Announcement Followed…
April 9, 2021

Nevada Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Committee for Passing Critical Ghost Guns Legislation

The Nevada chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement after the Nevada Assembly Judiciary Committee passed AB 286, a bill to regulate ghost guns, untraceable, do-it-yourself firearms…
April 9, 2021

Everytown: President Biden’s Discretionary Funding Request Would Provide Key Funding to Address Gun Violence

The Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2022 would Devote $200 Million to a New Community Violence Intervention Program, $50 Million to Fund Critical Research, Increase ATF Funding, Background Checks and More This Announcement Followed Yesterday’s Huge…
April 8, 2021

Re: NRA on Trial — Day 4: LaPierre’s Travel Agent Said in Video Deposition That LaPierre Instructed Her to Omit Embarrassing Details From Travel Invoices, as NRA CEO LaPierre Wraps Up Testimony

Cross examination of NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre concluded today during Day Four of the six-day trial in the NRA bankruptcy proceedings, alongside video deposition evidence of LaPierre’s longtime travel consultant Gayle Stanford. Recently installed acting NRA Chief Financial…
April 8, 2021

Missouri Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Senate Committee Passage of Bill 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 passed HCS HB 85 and 310, dangerous bills that attempt to…
April 8, 2021

North Dakota Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Senate Advancing ‘Stand Your Ground,’ Bill to Nullify Federal Gun Laws

The North Dakota chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, the grassroots networks of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement after the North Dakota Senate advanced HB 1498, dangerous “Stand Your Ground” legislation, and HB 1383,…
April 8, 2021

Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud House Lawmakers for Passing Police Reform Legislation

The Maryland chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both a part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, applaud the Maryland General Assembly for passing a comprehensive package of policing reform bills, HB 670,…
April 8, 2021

Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to New Hampshire Legislature Passing Dangerous Gun Legislation

The New Hampshire chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement after the New Hampshire House passed HB 307, which would expand New Hampshire’s already-expansive…
April 8, 2021

Everytown: President Biden’s Executive Actions on Gun Safety Will Save Lives

In a Victory for Gun Safety, President Biden Named ATF Director and Announced Life-Saving Executive Actions to Eliminate the Market for Ghost Guns, Address City Gun Violence and Gun Trafficking, and MoreClick Here to Read Everytown…
April 8, 2021

Re: Key Facts About Ghost Guns

This morning, President Joe Biden announced he is directing the U.S. Department of Justice to propose a rule, within 30 days, to stop the proliferation of deadly, untraceable ghost guns –– part of a slate of executive actions to help…

Did you know

Firearms are the leading cause of death for American children and teens.

Source: CDC, Fatal Injury Reports, 2018

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